Alexander Marr
Professor of Renaissance and Early Modern Art · School of Arts and Humanities · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: Alexander Marr is Professor of Renaissance and Early Modern Art at University of Cambridge. Alexander Marr shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ *not currently accepting PhD students
Research interests
Current research: A monograph with the working title Matter and Imagination in Northern Renaissance Art, treating knots, liquidity, and polishing in artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Urs Graf, Niklaus Manuel, and Ludger tom Ring the Younger; Velazquez and the hunt; Manet and emulation. Broader research topics include: Renaissance humanism and the visual arts; Philology, word history, art theory, and history of concepts (especially those concerning creativity); History of science, particularly the mathematical arts; History of books and reading.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Marr hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Alexander Marr's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: *not currently accepting PhD students.
What does Alexander Marr research?
Current research: A monograph with the working title Matter and Imagination in Northern Renaissance Art, treating knots, liquidity, and polishing in artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Urs Graf, Niklaus Manuel, and Ludger tom Ring the Younger; Velazquez and the hunt; Manet and emulation. Broader researc
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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