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Milette Gaifman is the Andrew Downey Orrick Professor of Classics and History of Art at Yale University , where she serves as Chair of the Department of History of Art. She was previously Director of Undergraduate Studies (2009–2011) and Director of Graduate Studies (2013–2015) in History of Art. She earned her B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1997) and Ph.D. from Princeton University (2005), followed by a Hanadiv Fellowship at Corpus Christi College, Oxford (2004–2005). Her research explores the intersection of visual culture and religion in ancient Greece, focusing on aniconism , libation rituals , artistic media , and the reception of Greek art . She also investigates the historiography of art history and archaeology . Recent work includes editorial roles for The Art Bulletin (2019–2022) and a visiting professorship at the University of Aberdeen (2023). Her publications span aniconism , votive practices , statue cults , and the materiality of Greek art , with a focus on the Archaic and Classical periods. Articles often address divine representation , ritual objects , and cross-cultural exchanges . She has received the Jane Faggen Dissertation Prize (2007), Samuel Heyman Prize (2009), and Gaddis Smith Book Prize (2013). Her books include Aniconism in Greek Antiquity (Oxford, 2012) and The Art of Libation in Classical Athens (Yale, 2018). Professor Gaifman advises graduate students in Greek art and architecture , Greco-Roman religious art , intercultural exchanges , and the reception of ancient art . She co-edited Exploring Aniconism (Religion 47, 2017) and The Embodied Object in Classical Antiquity (Art History, 2018).

• Greek Art
• Classical Archaeology
• Art and Religion
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Dr. Michele Kennerly is an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania State University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. She is affiliated with the College of the Liberal Arts. In addition to her teaching and research, she has held significant leadership roles, including President of the American Society for the History of Rhetoric (2019–2021) and Secretary General of the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (2020–2025). She is also a member of the Leadership Board for the Colloquium for Ancient Rhetoric and the Advisory Board of Brill's book series International Studies in the History of Rhetoric . Alongside Damien Smith Pfister and Casey Boyle, she co-founded and co-edits the University of Alabama Press series Rhetoric + Digitality . Her work bridges classical rhetoric with contemporary digital and media studies. Education: Michele Kennerly received her B.A. from Austin College in 2004, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 and 2010, respectively. Her academic journey reflects a deep engagement with classical and rhetorical studies, culminating in her current interdisciplinary research. Research Interests: Dr. Kennerly’s research focuses on rhetorical theory and its historical reception, particularly in the ancient Mediterranean world and their modern resistive interpretations. She explores how classical texts and concepts influence contemporary discourse, including their roles in automation discussions, queer film adaptations, and medieval rhetorical practices. Her current projects include analyzing invocations of ancient Athens in automation discourse and examining the rhetorical strategies in Jane Campion’s film adaptation of The Power of the Dog and 13th-century Italian notary Brunetto Latini’s works. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating rhetoric with poetics, informatics, and media studies. Her scholarly contributions span classical rhetoric, digital humanities, and media studies. Recent work highlights the intersection of ancient rhetorical theories with modern technologies and cultural phenomena, such as automation, digital networks, and film. She critically examines how historical concepts are reinterpreted in contemporary contexts, reflecting her commitment to linking past and present rhetorical practices. Outstanding Teaching Award for Tenure-Track Faculty (2021) At Penn State, she directed the graduation-required communication course for six years and the undergraduate program in Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) for three years. She mentors students in collaborative and independent research on the history of rhetoric. Her grants and leadership roles underscore her pedagogical and scholarly impact. Labs/Teams: She contributes to projects like Ancient Rhetoric + Digital Networks and collaborates on the Rhetoric + Digitality book series. She actively engages with academic societies and editorial boards to advance interdisciplinary rhetoric studies.

• Rhetoric
• History of Rhetoric
• Ancient Mediterranean Studies
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Professor Alastair Blanshard holds the Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History and serves as Director of the RD Milns Antiquities Museum at The University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry. His academic work bridges classical scholarship with contemporary cultural analysis through his leadership in the Discipline of Classics and Ancient History. Blanshard's research centers on the social and cultural history of the Greco-Roman world, with particular emphasis on queer theory applications to antiquity, classical reception in film, and the politics of sexuality. His interdisciplinary approach examines how ancient Greek and Roman societies navigated gender, power structures, and identity formation, often challenging modern assumptions through historical analysis of erotic practices, legal frameworks, and cultural representations. His extensive publication record reveals consistent engagement with classical reception studies, especially examining cinematic portrayals of antiquity from Hollywood epics to independent film. Key thematic threads include the modern reinterpretation of heroic archetypes, the evolution of classical rhetoric in contemporary discourse, and the material culture of sexuality across historical periods. This body of work demonstrates rigorous interdisciplinary methodology connecting philology, film studies, and gender theory. As Director of the RD Milns Antiquities Museum, Blanshard oversees Australia's significant collection of Mediterranean artifacts while developing innovative public programming that connects ancient material culture with modern social discourse through exhibitions on topics ranging from classical topography to queer histories of the ancient world.

• Classics
• Ancient History
• Social History
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Irmgard Männlein-Robert is a Full Professor of Greek Philology at the University of Tübingen’s Faculty of Humanities. Her academic career spans significant roles, including Vice-President of the International Plato Society (2025), Elected Member of the University Council at Tübingen (2024), and contributions to major research projects like CRC 1391 and CRC 1070. Full Member, Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften (since 2016) Editor, Philosophia Antiqua (since 2023) and Lustrum (since 2016) Co-founder of the Tübinger Platon-Tage (since 2008), focusing on Plato’s dialogues and their reception. Her research explores Platonism in Late Antiquity , Hellenistic poetry , and the interaction between visual and textual media . She examines themes like the soul’s journey and philosophical allegories in Plato’s works. Her recent publications analyze the symbolic role of myth in antiquity , such as Prometheus as a reflection on ethics, and the poetics of ambiguity in Lucian’s texts. She also investigates resource cultures and knowledge transfer in ancient societies. Scientific Awards: Preis der Unterfränkischen Gedenkjahrstiftung (2001) Post-Habilitation Scholarship for Female Researchers (2006) Margo Tytus Visiting Scholar (2003) Short Term Visiting Scholarship at Zurich (2016)

• Plato and Platonism
• Hellenistic Literature
• Ancient Poetics
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Mark D. Stansbury-O'Donnell is a Professor of Art History at the University of St. Thomas, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Yale University, an MA from Williams College, and a BA from the College of William and Mary. His research focuses on Ancient Greece, Archaeology, and narrative structures in Greek art, particularly pursuit scenes and market-driven artistic choices in vase painting. Stansbury-O'Donnell's extensive publications include A History of Greek Art (2015) and Looking at Greek Art (2011). His recent work explores crossroads imagery in Greek art (2022) and daily life depictions in museum collections (2019). Articles often analyze visual narratives in vase painting, gender representation, and iconographic evolution. He has received notable awards including the T. B. L. Webster Fellowship (2010-2011) and two University Scholarships from the University of St. Thomas. His academic service includes visiting roles at the American School of Classical Studies (Athens) and the Institute of Classical Studies (London). In 2025, he teaches Topics in Methodology and Methods/Approaches/Problems at the graduate level. His research spans collaborative projects like the Special Issue on Ancient Mediterranean Painting (2022) and grants supporting interdisciplinary archaeological studies.

• Ancient Greece
• Archaeology
• Greek Art
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Professor Amy C. Smith is a classical archaeologist at the University of Reading , where she serves as Curator of the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology. Her work bridges Greek iconography, ceramics, digital museology, and pedagogy. Current PhD students: Ilaria Truzzi, Adel Ternovacz, Summer Courts, Nancy Antonellis Key collaborations: Katerina Volioti, Armand Leroi, Katherine Harloe Projects: Testing Beazley, Modern Argonauts educational program Research Focus : Smith specializes in Greek vase iconography, particularly political and religious themes, and digital approaches to museum collections. She explores personifications, festival ware ecology, and the reception of classical antiquity in medieval Britain. Her work combines fieldwork (excavations in Greece and Spain), editorial experience ( American Journal of Archaeology ), and curatorial practice at Yale and Reading. Publication Trends : Her recent articles analyze political symbolism through vases, digital replication methods, and textile contexts. Collaborations with Volioti emphasize cultural education and material studies. The 2016–2024 timeline shows sustained focus on reception studies, museum technology, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Scientific Awards : Recipient of ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2023–2025) R.D. Milns Professorship (2022) British Academy funding Visiting Fellow at Australian National University (2017) Advising & Grants : Smith supervises doctoral research through University of Reading International Studentships and South West & Wales DTP. She leads study tours to Athens and Rome and co-directs ASCSA Summer Sessions. Labs & Networks : As Ure Museum curator, she pioneered 3D printing applications. Founding member of Pottery in Context Research Network and International Network of Classical Archaeology University Collections.

• Classical Archaeology
• Greek Iconography
• Ceramics
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C. W. (Toph) Marshall is a Professor of Greek in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia , Faculty of Arts . He is currently on leave for the 2025–26 academic year. His research spans Greek and Roman theatre , ancient performance traditions , classical reception in modern media , and gender studies in antiquity . Education: B.A., McGill University DipCS, Regent College Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Research Interests: Marshall's work is organized into four major areas: Greek and Roman Theatre and Stagecraft , Ancient Performance Traditions , Performance, Translation, and Adaptation , and Popular Culture and Classical Reception . He explores how ancient texts are shaped by and shape their performance contexts, and how they are reinterpreted in modern media such as comics, television, and film. His feminist and performance-based approaches are central to his scholarship. Current Book Projects: Thomas Heywood and the Classical Imagination – early modern classical reception Aristophanes: Frogs – student-oriented introduction Sex Slaves in New Comedy – gender and agency in Roman comedy Beyond Intention and Fidelity – classical reception in modern pop culture Scientific Awards: Marshall has received numerous honors, including the UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship , Choice Outstanding Academic Title awards, Ray and Pat Browne Award , and fellowships from the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and the Institute of Classical Studies . Graduate Supervision: He has supervised a range of MA and PhD students working on Greek and Latin literature, performance, and reception. His students have explored topics from anatomical vocabulary in classical Athens to medical imagery in Sophocles and lovesickness in the ancient novel. Service and Outreach: Marshall serves as a Senator in the UBC Academic Senate and is Associate Editor of Didaskalia: Ancient Theatre Today . He has also co-organized international conferences and directed numerous ancient and modern plays.

• Greek and Roman theatre and stagecraft
• Ancient performance traditions
• Classical reception in English theatre and popular culture
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Sebastian Marshall is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the School of Classics, University of St Andrews. His research integrates cultural geography, art history, and classical archaeology to analyze 19th-century European travelers' representations of the Mediterranean, particularly Greece and Anatolia. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Cambridge Master of Philosophy (MPhil), University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Cambridge His work examines how romanticized touristic narratives of Greece emerged from visual and textual accounts of travelers, focusing on landscape depictions and the tension between ancient beauty and modern development. Recent projects analyze foreign land investments in Greece post-1832 and the role of illustrated books in shaping classical reception. Sebastian’s research output includes publications on terracotta classicism, Homeric friezes at Ickworth House, and the evolution of popular topography in Victorian gift books. His interdisciplinary approach bridges classical studies, visual culture, and environmental history. Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Cary Studentship (British School at Athens) William St Clair Fellowship (School of Advanced Study) He collaborates across institutions, including the British School at Athens and the University of Cambridge, and his work contributes to debates on cultural heritage and historical ecology in the Mediterranean.

• Cultural Geography
• Classical Reception
• Art History
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Zacharoula Petraki is an Associate Professor at the University of Crete, affiliated with both the Department of Philology and the Department of Classical Studies. She holds degrees from the University of Crete (Bachelor 1999) and the University of Birmingham (MA, PhD), with her doctoral work completed under Professor Andrew Barker in 2005. University of Crete – Bachelor (1999) University of Birmingham – Master's and PhD Her research focuses on the intersection of literature and philosophy in ancient Greece, particularly Plato's works. Key areas include: Plato's philosophical engagement with visual/pictorial arts Metaphor and language in Platonic dialogues Imitation theories in classical aesthetics Body-soul dynamics in Republic and Phaedo Hero cult symbolism in Platonic texts Recent publications explore Plato's assimilation of sculpture, weaving, and dance to conceptualize moral/political participation and harmony. Her work has been funded by prestigious institutions including the British Academy, Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies, and the University of Cambridge's Jesus College.

• Classical Philosophy
• Ancient Greek Literature
• Plato's Dialogues
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Michael Sawyer is Associate Professor of African American Literature & Culture in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Director of the Graduate Program in Cultural Studies, and is an Electus Faculty Fellow in the David C. Frederick Honors College. He is also a faculty affiliate of Africana Studies and maintains active editorial roles in prominent journals. His educational background includes a BS in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy, an MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and MA and PhD in Comparative Literature and Africana Studies from Brown University. Michael Sawyer’s research centers on Africana political thought, philosophy, and literary criticism, with strong interdisciplinary engagement in post-colonial studies, critical race theory, and revolutionary history. His work bridges philosophy, aesthetics, and literary critique, exploring themes of temporality, Black subjectivity, and resistance. He has a particular interest in the intersections of naval history, revolution, and creative expression, including African American music and literary fiction. His recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with Black intellectual traditions, from Malcolm X to contemporary Black phenomenology. He frequently publishes in cultural theory, political philosophy, and literary journals, with a focus on redefining the boundaries of Africana thought. His forthcoming and in-progress works extend into immersive media, biography, and Melville studies, indicating a broad and evolving scholarly trajectory. Lloyd E. Worner Teacher of the Year Award (2017) Professor R. Bruce Lindsay Graduate Fellowship (Brown University) Michael Sawyer advises graduate students through his leadership in the PhD and MA programs in English and Cultural Studies. He has secured external support for his research, including a multi-year immersive media residency at ONX Studios in New York City and Athens, Greece, funded by the Onassis Foundation. His editorial work includes co-editing The Journal of French and Francophone Studies and serving on the boards of Critical Times, Political Concepts, and the PMLA Advisory Committee. He is currently in a three-year immersive media residency at ONX Studios, supported by the Onassis Foundation, reflecting his innovative integration of digital and artistic media into scholarly practice.

• Africana Political Thought and Philosophy
• Post-Colonial Studies
• Critical Race Theory
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Dr. Nassos Papalexandrou is a Professor of Art History specializing in Greek Art and Archaeology and Near Eastern Art at The University of Texas at Austin. He serves as Graduate Advisor in the Department of Art and Art History. His academic journey includes a PhD from Princeton University and prior faculty roles at the University of Michigan and research fellowships at the Center for Hellenic Studies and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. His research focuses on material culture, ritual practices, and cross-cultural interactions in the ancient Mediterranean. Recent projects include studies on Greek antiquities as diplomatic gifts post-WWII, Bronze Age artifacts from Thessaly, and collecting practices of Geometric Art. Education: PhD in Art History from Princeton University, with a focus on ritual dimensions of Early Greek art. Research Interests: Papalexandrou’s work explores the intersection of material culture and socio-political dynamics, particularly in early Greek sanctuaries and Near Eastern influences. He investigates how objects like griffin cauldrons and bronze artifacts mediated power, identity, and sensory experiences. His methodologies draw on materiality theory and sensory archaeology to analyze artifacts’ roles in religious and communal practices. Publications: His book Bronze Monsters and the Cultures of Wonder (2021) examines griffin cauldrons’ visual properties and their role in Mediterranean elite practices. Recent articles address topics like material entanglements in the ancient Mediterranean, ecstatic visual experiences, and Etruscan-Anatolian artistic exchanges. His work often bridges archaeology, art history, and cultural studies. Awards & Fellowships: 2023: Margo Tytus Visiting Scholar, University of Cincinnati 2018–2019: Getty Foundation Grant via Connecting Art Histories Initiative 2017: American School of Classical Studies Fellowship 2015: National Gallery of Art Fellowship Teaching & Engagement: Papalexandrou teaches courses on Greek and Near Eastern art, sanctuaries, and visual cultures. He has excavated in Cyprus and is involved in publishing finds from Marion. His work often intersects with museum studies, critiquing provenance and display practices, as seen in his analysis of contested antiquities like the Bonham Amphora.

• Greek Art and Archaeology
• Near Eastern Art
• Material Culture
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Bonna Daix Wescoat is the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Art History at Emory University, specializing in Ancient Greek art and architecture. She directs excavations at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on Samothrace, Greece, and holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University. Her research focuses on Hellenistic architectural trends, sacred spaces, and architectural sculpture, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between ritual, space, and experience in ancient sanctuaries. Education: D.Phil., Oxford University, 1983 (Classical Art and Archaeology) M.Phil., Oxford University, 1979 (Classical Art and Archaeology) M.A., University of London, Institute of Archaeology, 1977 (Art and Archaeology of the Roman Empire) A.B., Smith College, 1976 (History of Art, magna cum laude) Research Interests: Her work centers on the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on Samothrace, exploring architectural innovation, sacred geography, and the integration of digital tools for archaeological analysis. She investigates the role of space and ritual in Hellenistic sanctuaries, with recent projects focusing on 3D modeling, marble provenance studies, and geospatial analysis of the site. Grants & Awards: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (2014) National Endowment for the Humanities Collaborative Research Grant (2015-2021) Getty Foundation Connecting Art Histories Program Grant (2018-2022) Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (Archaeological Institute of America, 2017) Advising & Grants: Dr. Wescoat has advised numerous PhD students and secured significant funding for interdisciplinary projects, including digital archaeology initiatives and collaborative studies with institutions like Université Bordeaux-Montaigne and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Labs/Teams: She leads the American Excavations Samothrace project, coordinating teams in fieldwork, digital documentation, and international scholarly collaboration. Her research integrates geology, metrology, and material science to understand ancient building practices and environmental influences on sacred spaces.

• Ancient Greek art
• Ancient Greek architecture
• Hellenistic architectural trends
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John McDonald is an Assistant Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Missouri , where he has taught since Fall 2018. His academic work bridges Greco-Roman traditions with broader Eurasian cultural networks, emphasizing connections to India, Iran, Mesopotamia, and Ireland. He specializes in interdisciplinary approaches to mythology, visual arts, and marginalized figures in antiquity. Education PhD in Classical Philology, Cornell University (2014) M.A. in Classical Languages, University of Georgia (2006) B.A. in Classics and Medieval Studies, University of Toronto (2003) McDonald's research focuses on Indo-European mythological structures , reception of Classical traditions in medieval and modern media, and cross-cultural exchanges between the Greco-Roman world and Near East. His current project, Orpheus and the Cow , explores bovine narratives in Greco-Roman adaptations of Indo-European myths. He has extensively taught courses on Classical mythology, Greek and Latin literature, and honors tutorials. His publications include analyses of equine symbolism in Greek-Persian epic traditions and bovine fabrication myths across Eurasian cultures. McDonald also leads the University of Missouri's Summer Study Abroad in Greece program, guiding students through archaeological sites like Athens, Crete, and Mycenae.

• Classical Philology
• Comparative Mythology
• Indo-European Studies
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Dimitris Plantzos is a Professor of Classical Archaeology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , where he has taught since the early 2000s. Educated at Athens and Oxford, he combines empirical research with critical theory to explore Greek art, archaeological theory, and modern receptions of antiquity. Member of the Society of Antiquaries of London Director of the Argos Orestikon Excavation Project His research spans archaeology, cultural theory, and identity politics , focusing on Hellenistic and Roman visual culture, the discipline’s history, and the intersection of heritage with contemporary political discourse. He critiques how archaeology legitimizes nationalist and colonial narratives , particularly in Southeastern Europe. Recent publications analyze funerary practices in Ptolemaic Alexandria , archaeogenetics in modern politics , and repatriation as a tool for reasserting Greece’s whiteness . His work often addresses the biopolitical use of antiquity in framing national identity during crises. Scientific awards : Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London He directs the Argos Orestikon excavations and contributes to debates on the politicization of archaeology , advocating for a more reflexive discipline.

• Greek archaeology
• Greek and Roman visual culture
• Archaeological theory and history of the discipline
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Michail Chatzidakis is a Privatdozent (accredited lecturer) and Researcher at the Institute of Art and Visual Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic career spans over two decades with specialized expertise in Renaissance art history, classical reception studies, and Byzantine-Western artistic interactions. He currently serves as a full-time scientific researcher on the DFG-funded project "Ikonophilie, Bildkritik, ornamenta ecclesiae: Päpstliche Konzepte pragmatischer Bild-, Objekt- und Ornamentkultur, 600-900" at Humboldt University. Magister Artium (2004), Humboldt University of Berlin PhD (2012), Humboldt University of Berlin Habilitation completed (acquired Privatdozent title) Chatzidakis' research centers on the reception and transformation of classical antiquity in medieval and early modern European art, with particular emphasis on Ciriaco d'Ancona's pioneering work documenting Greek antiquities. His scholarship explores the intercultural dynamics between Byzantine and Western artistic traditions, especially in Crete and Venice. A distinctive strand of his work examines chess iconography as a lens for understanding gender representation, power dynamics, and allegorical thinking in early modern visual culture. His methodological approach blends Warburgian iconology with contemporary reception theory, focusing on how ancient motifs were adapted for political, religious, and cultural purposes during the Renaissance. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining how Renaissance humanists engaged with classical antiquity through visual culture. His work demonstrates particular expertise in manuscript studies (especially the Barberini Codex), numismatic evidence, and architectural documentation. The thematic threads connecting his research include the transformation of ancient fortifications in Renaissance imagination, the adaptation of mythological figures like the Nereids, and the political symbolism embedded in artistic representations of antiquity. His scholarship increasingly focuses on papal concepts of image culture and the pragmatic use of artistic heritage in religious contexts. Chatzidakis has been actively involved in multiple significant research projects including the DFG-funded "Bildkritik und pragmatische Bildkultur im europäischen Mittelalter" and the Collaborative Research Center SFB 644 "Transformationen der Antike." His editorial work includes co-editing "Con bella maniera. Festgabe für Peter Seiler zum 65. Geburtstag" (2021). He regularly presents at international conferences with upcoming engagements including the "3. Netzwerktreffen Italienforschung" in October 2025. His academic activities extend beyond traditional research to include significant contributions to cultural heritage documentation, particularly his leadership of the project "Erfassung und Verwertung des materiellen Kulturerbes der Präfektur von Chania (Kreta)" in 2012-2013. His international scholarly network includes collaborations with institutions in Florence, London, Athens, and Venice, reflecting the transnational nature of his research on Mediterranean artistic exchanges.

• Reception Studies
• Classical Antiquity in Medieval and Early Modern Art
• Quattrocento Art
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