Dr. Sanne Frequin

Biography

Sanne Frequin is an art historian specializing in digital art history, with a particular focus on the digital reconstruction of lost and damaged artifacts through the use of digitized materials in research and education. Her projects explore themes in medieval and early modern art, including a notable investigation into the political messages conveyed by tombs of counts in Hainault, Holland, and Zeeland during the fourteenth century. One of her leading initiatives involves the 3D reconstruction of the tomb of Guy Avesnes located in Saint Martin's Cathedral in Utrecht, which has been highlighted through various media outlets, such as podcasts and newspapers. Currently, Frequin is engaged in digitally reconstructing the panel painting attributed to the Lindau Master, utilizing 3D scanning methods to recreate a version of the artwork, which is part of a project generously funded by NICAS and the KB Nationale Bibliotheek (Royal Library). In addition to her research, Frequin works on a serious game titled #MedievalMe, aimed at high school students to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. She serves as the academic coordinator for the master's program in Art History and has extensive teaching experience at the BA, MA, ResMa, and PhD levels. Frequin supervises bachelor's and master's theses focusing on medieval and early modern art and is an active member of the Utrecht University Teaching Academy. She regularly engages in public outreach through initiatives involving over 1000 children, aiming to bring art history to a broader audience.

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