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Beth Williamson is a Professor at the University of Bristol, serving as the Academic Director for Research Impact and Translation Partnerships in the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on medieval religious devotional practices, particularly the intersection of visual and aural culture. She emphasizes the roles of religious imagery, liturgy, and sensory experience in shaping devotion. Williamson's geographical areas of focus include Italy, Northern France, the Netherlands, and England, with a particular interest in late medieval English devotion. She is currently working on a project titled 'Describing Devotion,' funded by a three-year Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship. Holding degrees from Merton College, Oxford, and the Courtauld Institute of Art, Williamson has taught at various institutions, including the Courtauld Institute and University College London. Her work includes significant publications on Italian visual culture and the sensory experiences associated with medieval devotion, and she supervises students in related research areas.
University of Bristol • Bristol, UK
Leading research and academic programs in History of Art.
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