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Lisa Pon specializes in early modern European art, architecture, and material culture, with a focus on the mobilities of art and artistic authority, as well as the Renaissance concept of copia or abundance. Her book, 'Raphael, Dürer, Marcantonio Raimondi: Copying Italian Renaissance Print,' published by Yale University Press in 2004, explores the dynamics of reproduction in the Renaissance, while her monograph, 'Printed Icon: Forlì’s Madonna Fire,' released by Cambridge University Press in 2015, delves into the intricacies of early modern visual culture. Lisa has held various academic positions, including Professor of Art History at the University of Southern California since 2019, and previously at Southern Methodist University, where she served in multiple roles from Assistant Professor to Professor. Her research interests have also led her to significant collaborative projects, such as the DecamerONline initiative and the Immersive Raphael Project. With a solid educational background including a Ph.D. in the History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University, Lisa is recognized as a leading figure in her field and has received several prestigious fellowships throughout her academic career.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and researching in the field of Art History.
Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Advanced courses in Art History.
Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in Art History.
Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Engaged in teaching and research.
Tufts University • Medford, MA
Delivered lectures and tutorials on Art History topics.
University of Massachusetts/Boston • Boston, MA
Provided lectures for undergraduate Art History courses.
Kunsthistorisches Institut Florenz/Max Planck Institut • Florence, Italy
Led seminars and contributed to the academic community within the institution.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Department of Architecture) • Cambridge, MA
Taught courses integrating art history with architectural theory.
Davis Museum Cultural Center, Wellesley College • Wellesley, MA
Contributed to the academic mission of the museum.
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