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William Barnes is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of St. Thomas, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on ancient Mexican art, particularly Central Mexican sculpture and Mesoamerican manuscript painting. He examines Aztec imperial art strategies and the role of the Mesoamerican calendar in royal monuments. His interests also extend to early colonial Latin American and Pre-Columbian Andean art.
Research Interests:
- Art and culture of the Aztecs and Maya
- Mesoamerican calendars and their sociopolitical implications
- Pre-Columbian Andean art and architecture
In Fall 2025, he teaches courses such as Intro to Aztec Art, Intro to Maya Art, and Art and Archaeology of Ancient Mesoamerica. These courses blend art history with interdisciplinary analysis of religion, politics, and societal structures. No grants or awards are listed, and no advising relationships are noted.
His work contributes to understanding ancient Mesoamerican civilizations through material culture, emphasizing how art reflects ideological and social systems.
