Laura Moretti

Prof Laura Moretti is the Head of the School of Art History and Professor of Art and Architectural History at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on the intersection of architecture, music, and art in Renaissance Italy. She has held prestigious fellowships at institutions including Harvard University’s Villa I Tatti and Oxford University. Notable projects include curating exhibitions like ‘Thinking 3D’ at the Bodleian Libraries and coordinating the Leverhulme Trust-funded ‘Daniele Barbaro’ network.

• Education: PhD in Architectural History (university unspecified), undergraduate degree in architecture, and a professional violoncello diploma

Her research explores spaces for music in Renaissance Venice, art collecting practices, and the history of illustrated books. Current projects include a monograph on the ‘Betende Knabe’ statue and studies on Venetian art patronage.

Key awards include the PROSE Award (2009) and multiple international fellowships. She supervises PhD students in Italian art and architecture (c.1450-1600).

• Grants: Leverhulme Trust (multiple projects), Carnegie Trust, Royal Society of Edinburgh