Dr. Christine Beese

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Since November 1, 2023, Christine Beese has been a Junior Professor of Architectural History at Ruhr University Bochum and the leader of the Emmy Noether Group "Spaces of Visualization - Topographies of Knowledge: Anatomical Theaters Between Art, Nature, and Science." Before this role, she worked as a research associate at the Art History Institute of Free University Berlin from 2013 to 2023. Beese completed her PhD in 2014, focusing on the urban planning of Marcello Piacentini in Italy, under the supervision of Professor Wolfgang Sonne (Technical University of Dortmund) and Professor Michael Hesse (University of Heidelberg). She has gained substantial experience working as a research associate in various prominent institutions, including the University of Paderborn and the Technical University of Dortmund. Her academic journey includes significant study periods at prestigious universities such as the École du Louvre in Paris and Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg. Beese's research interests cover various aspects of architectural and urban history from the 19th and 20th centuries, Italian architectural historiography, and the interplay between architecture and visual arts. She has been awarded multiple scholarships and accolades for her research achievements, particularly in the field of European art history. Beese also contributes to the academic community through her teaching and organization of workshops.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Professor of Architectural History

2023-11-01 — Present

Ruhr University Bochum • Bochum, NW

Leading research on architectural history and urban development.

Research Associate

2013-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Art History Institute, Free University Berlin • Berlin, DE

Worked in the area of architectural history.

Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Paderborn • Paderborn, DE

Focused on material and immaterial cultural heritage.

Research Associate

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Technical University of Dortmund • Dortmund, DE

Participated in a DFG project on urban culture in the 20th century.

Awards

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Dissertation Prize

2015-10-01
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Hans-Janssen Prize

2014-01-01

Courses

Project Seminar on Ugo Ojetti's Legacy