Dr. Jeffrey Smith

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Chipps Smith has been a prominent figure in the field of Art History since joining the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin in 1979 after receiving his Ph.D. from Columbia University. His research focuses on Northern Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture, with an extensive publication record that spans German and Netherlandish art from 1400 to 1700. Some of his notable publications include 'Nuremberg, Renaissance City, 1500-1618', 'German Sculpture Renaissance, c. 1520-1580: Art in an Age of Uncertainty', and 'Dürer'. Smith has contributed significantly to the academic community, having served as a member of several editorial boards and as Articles Editor for 'Renaissance Quarterly'. He has received numerous fellowships and grants throughout his career, including the distinguished Anna-Maria Kellen Berlin Prize and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation grant. In 2023, he was a Mercator Fellow at the University of Hamburg, and he has previously held various visiting scholar positions. His expertise is widely recognized, making him a respected voice in discussions surrounding Renaissance art and its impact on cultural history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1979-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, Texas

Taught and researched Northern Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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