Robert Neuman


Robert Michael Neuman is a professor of art history at Florida State University, where he specializes in early modern European art, with an emphasis on social and religious history, gender studies, and the intersection of high art and popular culture. His scholarship encompasses all media - painting, sculpture, architecture, prints, decorative arts, and costume.
His 1994 book, , is the first comprehensive examination of the French royal architect, Robert de Cotte, during a period when Paris became the center of courtly fashion. He also regularly serves on doctoral dissertation committees.

Biography

Neuman holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and was formerly a book review editor for the . He was the 1986-87 recipient of the Florida State , the 1994 , as well as various other teaching awards.

Current projects

He is currently working as principal investigator for a as well as researching the role of American movies in shaping perceptions of historic architecture.

Selected publications