Stefania VENTRA

Stefania VENTRA is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Humanities. She serves as the Department Delegate for Research and focuses on museology, art restoration criticism, and the history of art academies. Her research explores topics such as the theory and history of restoration, the role of institutions like the Accademia di San Luca, and the socio-cultural contexts of artistic practices from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Her work often bridges historical analysis with material culture, examining how restoration practices influence art historiography and cultural heritage preservation.

Key research areas include the history of restoration techniques, the cultural strategies of art academies, and the reception of Renaissance artists like Raphael. She has published extensively on subjects such as artisan knowledge in Milanese shipyards during the Napoleonic era and the conservation history of artworks attributed to major artists. Her work frequently intersects with interdisciplinary methods, combining art history with archival research and material analysis.

Her publications span journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, reflecting her expertise in both historical and methodological aspects of art conservation. She has also contributed to exhibitions and curatorial projects, furthering the public understanding of art restoration and its historical contexts. Her research has been recognized through invited reviews in prestigious journals like The Burlington Magazine and collaborations with institutions such as the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca.