DrSean Leatherbury

Dr Leatherbury is an art historian whose research focuses on the art and architecture of the Roman, late antique, and medieval Mediterranean. His research specialisations include the relationship between words and images, and the visual powers of words; ancient and early medieval theories of the image; the so-called minor arts (glass, silver, textiles); the place of objects in religious systems of value and use; cross-cultural and interfaith artistic exchange and engagement, including between pagan or polytheist, Jews, Christian, and Muslim communities; and wall and floor mosaics, particularly in the region of modern-day Syria. He also is interested in cultural heritage issues, especially in the region of Syro-Palestine, and the digital humanities, including the role of photo archives and other digital repositories in preserving built heritage and expanding access to a range of audiences.