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Lisa DeBoer is a Professor of Art at Westmont College, specializing in 16th-17th century Dutch and Flemish art, visual arts in Christian worship, and the role of images in news and history during the Eighty Years’ War. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has authored influential works such as The Visual Arts in the Worshiping Church (2016), which won the Arlin G. Meyer Prize. Her research bridges art history, religious studies, and historical analysis.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Art History, University of Michigan
Research Interests: DeBoer’s work examines how visual culture shapes religious practice, historical narratives, and societal identity. She explores the intersection of art and theology in liturgical spaces, the depiction of warfare in Dutch Golden Age art, and the role of imagery in disseminating political and historical narratives during the Eighty Years’ War. Her scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches connecting art history with military history, religious studies, and cultural theory.
Recent Article Trends: Her publications span from book reviews analyzing modern artists like Hilma af Klint to in-depth studies of Dutch military imagery. Recent work focuses on battlefield emotions and the cultural legacy of the Eighty Years’ War through visual evidence.
Awards:
- Arlin G. Meyer Prize (2016)
- Javits Fellowship
- Fulbright Fellowship
Teaching & Grants: Teaches History of Art courses at Westmont College. Her grants include prestigious fellowships supporting her research on Dutch Golden Age art and its socio-political contexts. Advising is not explicitly mentioned, but her CV lists academic mentorship roles.
