Dr. Sheila Dillon

Biography

Sheila Dillon is the Anne Murnick Cogan Distinguished Professor of Art and Art History at Duke University, where she teaches courses focused on Greek and Graeco-Roman art and archaeology. She received her Ph.D. in Classical Art and Archaeology from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. Her research interests encompass portraiture, public sculpture, the reconstruction of statuary, and the landscapes of ancient cities and sanctuaries. Dillon has authored several influential books, including 'Female Portrait Statue in the Greek World' (2010) and 'Ancient Greek Portrait Sculpture: Contexts, Subjects, Styles' (2006), which showcase her scholarly contributions to the field. She is active in the academic community, currently serving as the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Art, History, and Visual Studies, and has held positions as a Professor of Art, History, and Visual Studies since 2013. Dillon's work is recognized for its depth and relevance to our understanding of classical art and culture.

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