Dr. Leah Clark

Biography

Leah Clark is an Associate Professor of History of Art at Kellogg College, University of Oxford, where she also serves as Director of Studies in History of Art. Her research focuses on the exchange and mobility of art objects in the early modern world, particularly during the Renaissance, examining the interactions between Italian courts and Islamic cultures. Leah's recent publications include the award-winning book 'Courtly Mediators: Transcultural Objects in Renaissance Italy and the Islamic World' published by Cambridge University Press in 2023, and several co-edited works and articles dedicated to material culture and transcultural exchanges. With a background from institutions such as the University of British Columbia, the Courtauld Institute of Art, and McGill University, she brings a wealth of scholarly expertise to her teaching, guiding students through complex themes in art history. Leah has received numerous fellowships and awards from various academic institutions, highlighting her contributions to the field. She is actively involved in outreach projects designed to make Art History accessible to diverse communities and engages in expanding participation in the arts. Her upcoming projects include curation of a major exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum and continued research into the sensory aspects of historical art objects.

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