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Sharon E.J. Gerstel is a Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her work focuses on art history, religious studies, and the intersection of ritual and monumental art. She holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.
Her research explores sacred spaces, Byzantine art, and the cultural interplay between architecture and religion. Notable publications include Thresholds of the Sacred (2007) and studies on Byzantine village churches and monastic devotional practices.
- Awards: J. Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, UCLA Transdisciplinary Seed Grant, Dumbarton Oaks Project Grant
- Grants: Multiple grants from institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study and the J. Paul Getty Trust
Her academic contributions bridge archaeology, theology, and art history, with a focus on Mediterranean and Byzantine contexts. She has advised on archaeological projects and contributed to transdisciplinary research initiatives.
