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Prof. Dr. Lucas Burkart holds the Chair of History of the Late Middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance at the University of Basel's Department of History, part of the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on medieval and early modern cultural history, with emphases on treasure symbolism, Renaissance political culture, and interdisciplinary approaches to art and material culture. He is affiliated with the eikones Center for the Theory and History of the Image, exploring visual and textual representations of power and identity.
Educational background details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts. His work spans late medieval religious artifacts, Renaissance urban politics, and digital humanities methodologies. Recent research has examined 17th-century knowledge cultures, medieval iconoclasm, and the intersection of art and political symbolism.
Publications reveal a thematic continuity in analyzing how material objects (treasures, relics, books) mediated cultural and religious meaning across centuries. His analyses often bridge textual analysis with visual studies, particularly in contexts of conflict (e.g., Reformation iconoclasm) and civic identity formation (e.g., Padua and Venice).
No formal advising records or grants are listed, though his role as professor likely involves doctoral supervision and collaborative research projects. The Department of History at Basel is noted for its interdisciplinary strengths in medieval and early modern studies, including digital history initiatives.
