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Dr. Christopher L.C.E. Witcombe (1949 - present) is a British-American art historian and research professor noted for his expertise in Renaissance, Baroque, and modern art. With a career spanning more than four decades, Witcombe has made substantial contributions to the study of European visual culture, art publishing, and the works of figures like Leonardo da Vinci. He is recognized for his scholarship, teaching, and use of digital technologies to enhance art history education.[1].
Academic Career
[edit]Witcombe began his teaching career at Colorado College (1981–1982) and the University of Akron (1982–1983) before joining Sweet Briar College in Virginia, where he taught for over 30 years. He was appointed the Barton-Laing Professor of Art History at Sweet Briar and became known for his engaging lectures and innovative use of technology in education.
In 1996, Witcombe launched web-based courses, pioneering digital art history education. He is the creator of the Art History Resources website, a widely used educational resource that attracts over one million visitors annually[2]. The website has been referenced in academic guides, including those by Yale University[3]
Publications & Research
[edit]Witcombe’s research spans Renaissance art, Mediterranean visual culture, and vision science[4]. He has published extensively in academic journals and authored several books:
Published Books
[edit]- Eye and Art in Ancient Greece: A Study in Archaeo-Aesthetics (2018)[5]
- Print Publishing in Sixteenth-Century Rome: Growth and Expansion, Rivalry and Murder (2008)[6] - IDPFA Book Award 2009
- Copyright in the Renaissance: Prints and the Privilegio in Sixteenth-Century Venice and Rome (2004)
- The Visual Experience of Art (2012, Apple Books)
- Art in Ancient Egypt Volumes 1 & 2 (2019, Apple Books)
Fiction Works
[edit]Witcombe has also published a series of novels blending history and fantasy. Notable titles include: The Reset Series (2022) and theThree Fountains: A Young Adult Adventure Story (2024).
Television
[edit]In addition to his books, Witcombe has published over 30 articles and essays in leading journals. His research on Leonardo da Vinci earned him a featured appearance as an expert in the History Channel series Nostradamus Effect (2009, Episode 2: Da Vinci’s Armageddon).
Education History
[edit]Witcombe earned his B.A. and M.A. in Art History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His M.A. thesis, The Sorti of Francesco Marcolini da Forlì, explored the interplay of art, culture, and society. He received his Ph.D. in Art History from Bryn Mawr College in 1981, with a dissertation on Giovanni and Cherubino Alberti. Early in his career, Witcombe studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy, an experience that influenced his decision to focus on art history.
Personal Life
[edit]Born on November 17, 1949, in Oxfordshire, England, Witcombe attended Reading School as a boarder[7][failed verification] and later studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy. It is during this time where Witcombe met his wife, Rosemary.
References
[edit]- ^ "Witcombe named College's first Barton-Laing Professor". www.sbc.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Christopher L.C.E. Witcombe". arthistoryresources.net. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ Colwell, Tess. "Yale University Library Research Guides: Image Resources: Renaissance and Baroque Europe". guides.library.yale.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Christopher L . C . E . Witcombe | Sweet Briar College - Academia.edu". sbc.academia.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Christopher Witcombe books and biography | Waterstones". www.waterstones.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Witcombe speaks to Friends of Library". www.sbc.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Prabook". Archived from the original on 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-21.