Dr. Jeffrey Blanchard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Blanchard has taught urban design, architecture, and the art of Renaissance and Baroque Rome for over 40 years. He was awarded the Rome Prize Fellowship from the American Academy in 1978-79 and has resided in Rome, dedicating his career principally to teaching and academic administration for American study programs. His institutional affiliations in Rome include the University of Notre Dame, Pratt Institute, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 1988, he began teaching courses on Renaissance and Baroque architecture and art at Cornell University's Rome program, where he subsequently became the Academic Director and field trip coordinator. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History of Art and Architecture from Stanford University, a Fulbright Fellowship from Università di Firenze, and a Master of Philosophy from Yale University, specializing in the Italian Renaissance.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Director

— Present

Cornell Rome • Rome, Italy

Responsible for overseeing academic programs and coordinating field trips for students.

Lecturer

— Present

Cornell University • Rome, Italy

Taught courses on Renaissance and Baroque architecture and art.

Awards

#

Rome Prize Fellowship

Courses

Urban Design Architecture Art of Renaissance Rome

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture