Alice completed a BA in History of Art and Humanistic Studies at John Cabot University as well as an MA and a PhD in History of Art at UCL, University College London. Her expertise is in early modern visual culture and in the history of art and visual culture of her hometown, Rome.
Areas of Expertise
How Greek Ideals Shaped Roman Statues and Blended Realism with Idealism
Roman art drew heavily from Greek ideals, blending realism with idealism in sculptures to express power, intellect, and cultural sophistication.
Bernini vs Borromini: Inside the Rivalry That Shaped Rome’s Baroque Domes
During the Counter-Reformation, Rome’s urban landscape was reshaped, igniting an architectural rivalry between Bernini’s theatrical approach to design and Borromini’s symbolic use of geometry.
Villa Farnesina: A Renaissance Gem in the Heart of Rome
Discover Villa Farnesina, a Renaissance gem where art, mythology, and luxury blend, reflecting Agostino Chigi’s ambitions and intellectual vision.
Freak Shows: The Truth Behind Beauty and the Beast
There’s a hard truth behind Beauty and the Beast, one about freak shows, colonial subjugation, prejudice, and discrimination over physical differences.
Monstrous Births: Understanding the Mystery of Birth Through Visual Culture
In early modern times, the female body was a threat to the patriarchal society. While images of ideal children praised the nature of mothers-to-be, monstrous births betrayed concerns over their unpredictable bodies.
How Was Madness Shown in Early Modern Europe?
In early modern Europe, madness was a mysterious phenomenon. This article observes the multiple ways in which it was imaged and imagined.
A Lifelong Challenge: Michelangelo’s Tomb of Pope Julius II
Michelangelo’s Tomb of Julius II has a long and complex history. Its story reminds us that even the greatest of artists faced endless challenges and failures.