Anna Tuck-Scala

Dr. Anna Tuck-Scala is a Professor of Art History at Temple University Rome, specializing in Ancient, Renaissance, and Baroque art. She has taught courses and delivered lectures in Italy since 1995, focusing on in situ analysis of artworks, primary sources, and archival documents.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Art History, Pennsylvania State University
• M.A. in Art History, Pennsylvania State University
• B.A. in History of Art, Cornell University
• Semester Abroad, American University of Rome

Research Interests: Her work centers on Andrea Vaccaro (a leading Neapolitan Baroque painter), Caravaggio, Caravaggism, and the cultural intersections between Italy and Spain during the 17th century. She emphasizes field-based study and historical context.

Service & Affiliation: A member of the Renaissance Society of America, Vergilian Society, Società Napoletana di Storia Patria, and other academic organizations, her expertise bridges art history, archival research, and educational leadership in Italy.