Michelle H. Wang

Michele H. Wang is an Associate Professor of Art History and Humanities at Reed College, affiliated with the Art Department within the Division of the Arts. Her research focuses on early Chinese art and archaeology, particularly examining notational systems, artisanal practices, and mortuary culture from the 10th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2014).

Education:

• PhD in Art History, University of California, Berkeley, 2014

Research Interests: Dr. Wang investigates excavated texts, early maps, and technological history. Her current projects include analyzing early Chinese maps' multifunctionality, fifth-century BCE covenants, and Han dynasty tomb murals. She explores how material culture reflects socio-technical systems and cultural practices.

Publications & Projects: While no specific articles are listed, her ongoing scholarly work addresses critical gaps in understanding early Chinese visual and textual records. Her book project on early Chinese maps highlights interdisciplinary approaches to archaeological data.

Awards: None explicitly listed in available text.

Advising & Grants: No advisees or grant details provided. Her research appears focused on independent and book-based projects.

Labs/Teams: No affiliated labs or collaborative teams mentioned.