College of Fine Arts Research Profile

Address:
Art and Art History
College of Fine Arts
University of Florida
PO Box
Office address
Gainesville FL 32611


Research Interests:
Greek, art, Roman, Etruscan

Research Biography:
Having received his M.A. in 2006, Daniel “Wood D” Weber is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Florida, and adjuncting at both Santa Fe College and the University of South Florida. His dissertation research focuses on Greek, Etruscan, and Roman images of the Dioskouroi, the mythological twins Castor and Polydeukes, within the broader visual culture of the ancient Mediterranean world. Wood D’s other research interests include Etruscan mirrors and ancient divination practices.

Degrees:
MA, Ancient Art History, University of Florida, May 2006
BFA, Graphic Design, Rowan University, May 2002

Key Professional Appointments:
Adjunct Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall 2009/Spring 2010
Adjunct Instructor, Santa Fe College, Summer 2008 – Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Florida, Summer 2006 and 2007

Presentations:
Southeastern College Art Conference Panel, October 2009
“Doorways, Thresholds, Gateways: Discourses on Liminality”

University of Florida Graduate School Forum Panel, April 2008
Paper: “Of Ersatz Entrances and Daxian Doors: The “Fatal Door” in Ancient
Chinese and Etruscan Tombs”

Witchcraft in Art: A History Symposium, University of Tampa, November 2007
Paper: “A Laughing Matter? The Satirical Witches of Dürer and Hans Baldung Grien”

Crossing the Boundaries XV: Time, Space and Movement, State University of New York at Binghamton, April 2007, Paper: “The Delphic Pilgrim’s Progress: Changing Perceptions of Kleobis and Biton”
University of Florida Graduate School Forum Panel, April 2005
Paper: “Reflected Authors: Transfer of Authorship in Etruscan Mirrors”