Professor Robert Hillenbrand FBA

Islamic art, with particular reference to Iran and Syria; medieval architecture, book painting and iconography
Fellow type
UK Emeritus Fellow
Year elected
2008
Subjects
Art history, Medieval studies

Current post

Professor of Islamic Art History, University of St Andrews; Professor Emeritus, University of Edinburgh

Past appointments

University of St Andrews Professor of Islamic Art History

2013 -

Other Fellows of the British Academy

Professor Bruce Campbell FBA

The economic history of late-medieval Britain and Ireland, with particular reference to human-environment interactions during the 14th century and trends in agricultural output and productivity from the 13th to 19th centuries

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Professor Elisabeth van Houts FBA

European history, 900-1300: Latin historiography, biographical writing and memorial traditions; Anglo-Continental socio-political relations and cultural exchange; the role of women and gender.

Elisabeth van Houts FBA

Professor George Lewis FBA

Music composition and improvisation; interactive media and computer music; history and criticism of experimental music and improvised music (United States and Europe); critical improvisation studies

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