In 1973, she received her doctorate from Erich Hubala at the University of Kiel with a thesis on Guido Reni.
From 1986 to 1991, Schmidt-Linsenhoff was co-editor of the art journal Kritische Berichte.
De 1986 à 1991, Schmidt-Linsenhoff foi co-editora do jornal sobre artes Kritische Berichte.
De 1986 à 1991, Schmidt-Linsenhoff foi co-editor do jornal sobre artes Kritische Berichte.