About Eric Thuno

Dr. Erik Thunø, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Art History Department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His academic expertise lies in Medieval Art History, with a strong focus on visual culture, sacred space, and the intersection of art and religious practice in the medieval Mediterranean.

Academic Background & Research

Dr. Thunø earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and holds earlier degrees from the University of Copenhagen, with additional studies in France. His scholarship explores the visual strategies and spatial practices of medieval Christian art, particularly in Rome and Byzantium. His work contributes significantly to the fields of medieval studies, art theory, and the history of sacred architecture.

Publications & Research Interests

Dr. Thunø’s research spans Medieval Art, sacred image theory, and the art of Rome and the Byzantine world. His work is known for its interdisciplinary approach, integrating visual analysis with historical context, theology, and material culture. He has been involved in numerous editorial and research capacities and continues to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in art history.

Education & Expertise

  • Ph.D. in Art History, Johns Hopkins University, 2000

  • M.A. in Art History, University of Copenhagen, 1994

  • B.A. in Art History, University of Copenhagen, 1992

  • Studies in Art History, Université d'Aix Marseille III, 1988–1989

  • Studies in French, Institut pour des Étudiants Étrangers, Aix-en-Provence, 1987–1988

Academic Positions

  • Professor, Art History Department, Rutgers University (2016–present)

  • Associate Professor, Rutgers University (2007–2016)

  • Assistant Professor, Rutgers University (2004–2007)

  • Assistant Director, Danish Academy in Rome (2000–2004)

  • Lecturer, University of Copenhagen (1999–2000)

  • Lecturer, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (1999)

Professional Service

Dr. Thunø has held multiple administrative and service roles at Rutgers, including Department Chair, committee memberships across academic affairs and governance, and graduate recruitment. He currently serves on the Rutgers Research Council and multiple academic committees, contributing to curriculum development, tenure processes, and student academic services.

Professional Affiliations

International Center of Medieval Art

The Medieval Academy of America

American Research Institute of the South Caucasus

Contact Information

Email: thuno@rutgers.edu
Institutional Address: Voorhees Hall, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Web: http://arthistory.rutgers.edu