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Francesco De Angelis is a Professor in the Department of Classics at Columbia University. His research focuses on Roman, Etruscan, and Greek art and architecture, with particular attention to the interaction between viewers and the architectural space in which ancient art exists. He explores themes of cultural memory, embodiment within ancient art, and the visual traditions that communicate mythological expression and intercultural relationships. De Angelis's work analyzes the diffusion and appropriation of state imagery within the Roman world, emphasizing how viewer contexts and receptions influence the interpretation of public monuments. He has conducted significant excavation work at Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, which offers important insights into the architectural planning and cultural practices of the high Empire. He has also examined Etruscan funerary imagery and how it reflects ancient bodily representations. Furthermore, De Angelis is co-director of the Advanced Program in Ancient History and Art, which aims to bridge the gap between fields and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Teaching and conducting research in Classical Studies.
Advanced Program in Ancient History and Art • New York, NY
Leading interdisciplinary research and projects related to ancient history and art.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)