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Simon Schama is a University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University, affiliated with the institution since 1993. He has taught at Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard, and his academic work spans British and European history, art criticism, and cultural studies.
- MPhil — Cambridge University, 1969
- BA — Cambridge University, 1994
His research focuses on intersections of art and history, particularly in British and French political contexts, Gothic Revival architecture, Victorian culture, and figures like John Ruskin. His publications include award-winning books such as Rough Crossings, which examines slavery and the American Revolution, and Landscape and Memory, exploring cultural geography. Schama's television series A History of Britain and The Power of Art have reached global audiences, blending scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling.
He served as Vice President of PEN American Center (1994–1996) and art critic for The New Yorker (1995–1998), contributing to broader public discourse. His work often reflects a narrative approach to history, emphasizing visual and cultural artifacts.
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Non-Fiction (2007)
- Knighted by Buckingham Palace (2019)
