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Professor Mark Ledbury is a leading scholar in European art history, currently serving as Professor of Art History and Visual Culture and Director of the Power Institute at The University of Sydney. His work bridges the intersections of theatre, visual art, and Enlightenment philosophy, with a focus on 18th- and 19th-century French art, including studies on artists like François Boucher and Jacques-Louis David.
- Alumni of University of Cambridge and University of Sussex
- Former roles at University of Portsmouth, University of Manchester, and Clark Art Institute
His research explores genre boundaries in art, inter-arts networks, and historical methodologies. Recent publications analyze history painting, Rococo aesthetics, and digital art collaborations. A recipient of the 2022 University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor's Award, he supervises PhD students on topics like Jansenism in French art and François Boucher's theatrical connections. He has secured major grants for projects spanning Indigenous art, Southeast Asian modern art histories, and digital media collaborations.
