Danya Crites
Danya Crites has taught as a visiting professor at several institutions including 51²è¹İapp College since she received her Ph.D. in art history from the University of Iowa in 2010. Her dissertation, “From Mosque to Cathedral: The Social and Political Significations of Mudejar Architecture in Late Medieval Seville,†and subsequent publications explore the multifaceted relationships among Spain’s Muslim, Christian, and Jewish populations through the art and architecture they produced. Her research interests also include cross-cultural artistic production in the Iberian colonies of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. In addition to her work in academia, Prof. Crites has been actively involved in art education for children through various local organizations.