Kristine TANTON

Kristine Tanton is a Professor of Art History at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, affiliated with both the Department of Art History, Cinema, and Audiovisual Media and the Centre d'études médiévales. Her research focuses on medieval art and architecture, particularly Romanesque sculpture and monastic spaces in France. She employs digital technologies for 3D reconstructions and interdisciplinary methods to analyze liturgical rituals and material processes. Tanton leads and participates in major research projects, including the 'Marking Monastic Space' initiative and the CRIHN (Humanities Digital Research Center). She has supervised several master's theses on topics ranging from medieval art to digital humanities. Her work bridges traditional art history with innovative digital methodologies.

Education and Affiliations: Her academic background is centered at the University of Montreal, with prior affiliations noted at the University of Southern California. She directs the Ouvroir d’histoire de l’art et de muséologie numériques and collaborates widely in interdisciplinary research networks.

Research Grants: Key grants include funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQSC). Her projects explore museum practices, digital museology, and the revaluation of art collections.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Laboratoire de muséologie numérique and the CRIHN, emphasizing digital humanities and collaborative research.