Sarah Cadagin

Sarah Cadagin is a Professor of Art History at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, GA (2017–present). Previously, she served as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University (2015–2017) and held roles as a Summer Teaching Assistant at Georgetown University (2008–2011). She specializes in Renaissance Italian art, focusing on Domenico Ghirlandaio’s workshop practices and religious altarpieces.

• Education: Ph.D. (University of Maryland), M.A. (University of Maryland), B.A. (Georgetown University)

Her research explores the intersection of artistic patronage, workshop dynamics, and religious iconography in Renaissance Italy. Key topics include Ghirlandaio’s contributions to Florentine and Tuscan art, with emphasis on altarpiece composition and cultural context.

Publications include a 2017 journal article on Ghirlandaio’s Pisa workshop, reflecting her deep engagement with Renaissance art methodologies. She has presented widely on topics such as Ghirlandaio’s altarpieces and Renaissance garden design.

• Awards: Includes the Charles A. Caramello Dissertation Award (nominee), Graduate Dean’s Fellowship, and multiple travel grants for research.

No formal advising or grant details are specified. She is affiliated with the Renaissance Society of America, Italian Art Society, and College Art Association.