news enhanced basic list
this month dynamic
Francesco de Angelis was nominated Corresponding Member of the Accademia dei Lincei, in the Class of Moral, Historical, and Philological Sciences (category: Archaeology). With roots dating back to the seventeenth century—it was originally established in 1603, with Galileo Galilei among its early members—the Accademia dei Lincei is Italy’s most prestigious cultural institution. Its mission is to promote, coordinate, integrate, and disseminate scientific knowledge in its highest forms within the framework of the unity and universality of culture. De Angelis will be inducted into…
This Month Past News All News
other news
horizontal block w images
Through the generosity of The Cathedral Fund and Columbia College alumnus Mr. Greg Wyatt, the Department of Art History and Archaeology will, once again, be able to award a four-week summer research fellowship at the Royal Academy in London for a Ph.D. student. The fellowship includes a stipend of up to $3,500, a studio/office space in the Royal Academy, and access to the Academy library, which specializes in British art from the eighteenth century to the present. Affiliation with the Royal Academy, arranged by the Curator of the Royal Academy Schools, Ms. Eliza Bonham Carter, will also facilitate…
Caleb Michael Smith, age 42, died after a brief illness on February 11, 2013 in New York City. The son of Warren Smith and the late Patricia Clark Smith, Caleb was the Director of the Media Center for Art History at Columbia University, where he was also finishing a master's thesis in American Studies.
Born in Wisconsin, Caleb grew up in New Mexico and graduated from UNM (BA '95, BFA '96). He moved to New York from Boston in 2000, and started working at Columbia University soon afterwards. Caleb famously walked and photographed every street of Manhattan, documenting his experience at newyorkcitywalk…
Three Mellon Post Doctoral Teaching Fellowships/Lectureships will be offered in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University for a period of two years beginning July 1, 2013. Ph.D. or equivalent required. The degree must have been awarded in 2012 or 2013 or applicants must have a firm scheduled date of defense on or before May 24, 2013. Specialization may be in any field of art history. In addition to conducting their own research, Fellows teach Art Humanities. In the second year, Fellows have the option of teaching an undergraduate seminar in their own field of specialization…
Please note that the deadline for submitting applications for Barnard Art History seminars has been extended to Wednesday, November 7.
Barnard Art History seminars (AHIS BC prefix) are limited to 15 undergraduate students and require an application. Travel seminars are limited to 14. Applications are due on Wednesday, November 7, in the Barnard Art History Department office.
Rosters will still be decided by November 14. The Art History Department will post rosters outside of the department office on the 5th floor of Diana Center. An application form is available on the Barnard College…
It is with deepest sadness that I must announce the death of Professor Emerita Natalie Kampen on Sunday, August 12. Below are some words from Barnard's President, Debora Spar, and Professor Helene Foley of the Columbia Classics Department that capture what Tally meant to the Barnard and Columbia communities.
— Holger A. Klein, Department Chair
Professor Holger A. Klein has received a 2012 Distinguished Columbia Faculty Award. Funded through the generosity of Columbia trustee Gerry Lenfest (LAW '58, HON '09), the award recognizes faculty who demonstrate unusual merit as teachers of undergraduate and graduate students as well as outstanding scholarship and service to the university.
This is the sixth year since 2006 that a member of the Department of Art History and Archaeology has received the award. Other recipients include:
- Stephen Murray, Lisa and Bernard Selz Professor of Medieval Art History, 2011
- Francesco de…
Through the generosity of The Cathedral Fund and Columbia College alumnus Mr. Greg Wyatt, the Department of Art History and Archaeology will, once again, be able to award a four-week summer research fellowship at the Royal Academy in London for a Ph.D. student in the program. The fellowship includes a stipend of up to $3,500, a studio/office space in the Royal Academy, and access to the Academy library, which specializes in British art from the eighteenth century to the present. Affiliation with the Royal Academy, arranged by the Curator of the Royal Academy Schools, Ms. Eliza Bonham Carter, will…
Vidya Dehejia, Barbara Stoler Miller Professor of Indian and South Asian Art, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India.
The Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri are given to those who have carried out exceptional work in various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service. The Padma Bhushan is awarded for distinguished service of high order.
The awards will be distributed by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence…
Three Mellon Post Doctoral Teaching Fellowships/Lectureships will be offered in the Department of Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University, for 2012-14. Specialization may be in any field of art history. In addition to conducting their own research, Fellows teach Art Humanities: Masterpieces of Western Art, part of the Core Curriculum of Columbia College (or an equivalent course in African, Islamic, South Asian, or East Asian art). In the second year Fellows have the option of teaching an undergraduate seminar in their own field of specialization in lieu of one semester of Art Humanities…
simple page
During the 2009-10 academic year, two newly endowed professorships were given to the Department of Art History and Archaeology by alumni of Columbia College.
In July 2009, with the approval of the Trustees, Branden Joseph was named the Frank Gallipoli Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art. This professorship was the gift of Mr. Frank Gallipoli ('86 BA).
In May, Stephen Murray was named the Lisa and Bernard Selz Professor of Medieval Art History. The gift of Mr. Bernard Selz ('60 BA) and Mrs. Lisa Selz, this professorship is the second position in the department they…
Thanks to Professor Mylonopoulos' efforts, the Department of Art History and Archaeology has established an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students with the National Museum in Athens. Details about the application process, requirements, and funding will be announced in the early fall.
In addition, this fall Professor Mylonopoulos will be co-teaching a graduate seminar entitled Greek Emotions in Image and Text with Professor Angelos Chaniotis, a historian currently at All Souls College in Oxford who will be joining the faculty of the Institute for Advanced Study in…
horiz block w images
Francesco de Angelis was nominated Corresponding Member of the Accademia dei Lincei, in the Class of Moral, Historical, and Philological Sciences (category: Archaeology). With roots dating back to the seventeenth century—it was originally established in 1603, with Galileo Galilei among its early members—the Accademia dei Lincei is Italy’s most prestigious cultural institution. Its mission is to promote, coordinate, integrate, and disseminate scientific knowledge in its highest forms within the framework of the unity and universality of culture. De Angelis will be inducted into…
This award will support a study of historic gardens in Suzhou, China, and Seoul, Korea as part of his research project, "Nature in Cities: Urban Gardens in Pre-Modern East Asia." The field research will contribute to a book project examining the relationship between eighteenth-century imperial gardens in Beijing, urban gardens in China’s Lower Yangzi region, and royal gardens of Korea’s late Joseon dynasty. The research will also help him develop an undergraduate travel seminar on urban gardens in pre-modern East Asia.
this month dynamic
Francesco de Angelis was nominated Corresponding Member of the Accademia dei Lincei, in the Class of Moral, Historical, and Philological Sciences (category: Archaeology). With roots dating back to the seventeenth century—it was originally established in 1603, with Galileo Galilei among its early members—the Accademia dei Lincei is Italy’s most prestigious cultural institution. Its mission is to promote, coordinate, integrate, and disseminate scientific knowledge in its highest forms within the framework of the unity and universality of culture. De Angelis will be inducted into…
This Month Past News All News
vertical block w image
Francesco de Angelis was nominated Corresponding Member of the Accademia dei Lincei
Francesco de Angelis was nominated Corresponding Member of the Accademia dei Lincei, in the Class of Moral, Historical, and Philological Sciences (category: Archaeology). With roots dating back to the seventeenth century—it was originally established in 1603, with Galileo Galilei among its early members—the Accademia dei Lincei is Italy’s most prestigious cultural institution. Its mission is to promote, coordinate, integrate, and disseminate scientific knowledge in its highest forms within the framework of the unity and universality of culture. De Angelis will be inducted into the Accademia in November, during the inaugural ceremony of the 2026-27 academic year.
Susanna Berger Awarded the 2026 Barzun Prize from the American Philosophical Society
Jin Xu was Awarded the Early Career Scholarship Support Grant by Columbia University Faculty Advancement
This award will support a study of historic gardens in Suzhou, China, and Seoul, Korea as part of his research project, "Nature in Cities: Urban Gardens in Pre-Modern East Asia." The field research will contribute to a book project examining the relationship between eighteenth-century imperial gardens in Beijing, urban gardens in China’s Lower Yangzi region, and royal gardens of Korea’s late Joseon dynasty. The research will also help him develop an undergraduate travel seminar on urban gardens in pre-modern East Asia.
Zainab Bahrani is the winner of the 2025 CAA/American Institute for Conservation Award for Distinction in Scholarship and Conservation
Eleonora Pistis' book Architecture of Knowledge wins the prestigious 2025 Berger Prize
Eleonora Pistis, Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology, is the winner of the 2025 Berger Prize, the leading book prize in the field of British art history.
Her study—Architecture of Knowledge: Hawksmoor and Oxford (London/Turnhout: Harvey Miller Publishers, 2024)—has been defined by the Chair of the judging panel as “A rare example of true interdisciplinarity,” a one that “breaks new ground in the field of intellectual history as well as architectural history.