Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt

Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt is a Professor of East Asian Art and Curator of Chinese Art at the University of Pennsylvania Museum (PENN Museum). She holds a dual affiliation with the Department of History of Art in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Penn Museum. Her research focuses on East Asian art and architecture, blending historical analysis with cultural heritage preservation.

While her educational background is not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, her roles indicate expertise developed through advanced academic training in art history or related fields. She is affiliated with key institutions including the James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies and Penn Global, which support interdisciplinary East Asian studies.

Though no specific awards or grants are mentioned, her curatorial and academic positions suggest recognition within her field. She advises students in the Department of History of Art, though no named advisees are listed here. Her office is located in Williams Hall 853, and she contributes to the museum’s Chinese art collections and exhibitions.

Dr. Steinhardt is part of a vibrant academic community at the University of Pennsylvania, where the East Asian Languages and Civilizations (EALC) department and affiliated programs foster research and teaching in East Asia. Her work intersects with ongoing initiatives highlighted in departmental newsletters, such as student achievements and program innovations.