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Ella Wilhelm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan, specializing in media theory, aesthetics, and environmental humanities from the 17th to the 21st century. She conducts research that explores the historical interplay between science and aesthetics, particularly through the lens of Romantic theories of artistic media. Wilhelm's current book project, 'Elements of the Universe: Romantic Media Creation of New Worlds,' examines how Romantic visual artists, philosophers, and poets utilized classical theories of the elements to theorize artistic media and create new worlds. Through her work, she investigates the intersections between nature and artifice, as well as how media aesthetics can influence understandings of ecology and cosmology. In addition to her book project, she has several publications, including an article titled 'Recognition Grounds Sophocles’ Oedipus King' in the Germanic Review. Her scholarly interests lie at the crossroads of intellectual history, theater, dramaturgy, and critical university studies, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of literature and visual art.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaches and researches in the areas of media theory and aesthetics, focusing on literature and visual arts from the 17th to the 21st century.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science