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Stephanie Leone is a Professor of Renaissance Art History at Boston College, specializing in the art and architecture of early modern Rome (1400–1800). Her work examines how art intersects with social, political, and cultural contexts, focusing on patronage, papal court dynamics, and material culture. She holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and has held fellowships at institutions such as the American Academy in Rome and Harvard’s Villa I Tatti. Her research includes studies of the Pamphilj family’s architectural projects, notably the Palazzo Pamphilj in Piazza Navona, and the role of Innocent X in shaping Rome’s urban landscape. She employs digital tools like network analysis to explore collaborative practices in Baroque architectural production.
Leone’s teaching covers Italian Renaissance and Baroque art, including courses on Venetian Architecture, Renaissance Women, and a forthcoming course titled 'Rome Reborn.' Her publications, including monographs and edited volumes, address topics like papal patronage, art collecting, and the biography of artworks. She has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kress Foundation, and the Paul Mellon Foundation. Her current project investigates Innocent X’s architectural initiatives for the 1650 Holy Year, analyzing the networks of advisors and artisans involved. She actively contributes to scholarly organizations, including the American Academy in Rome’s Society of Fellows and the Renaissance Society of America.
- Education: B.A. George Washington University; M.A. Syracuse University; Ph.D. Rutgers University
- Key Projects:
- Building for the Holy Year: Innocent X Pamphilj and Architecture in Rome (forthcoming)
- Edited volume The Pamphilj and the Arts: Patronage and Consumption in Baroque Rome (2011)
- Monograph The Palazzo Pamphilj in Piazza Navona: Constructing Identity in Early Modern Rome (2008)
- Awards: Kress Digital Humanities Fellowship (2018), NEA Grant (2010–11), Franklin Grant (2007)
- Professional Activities: Arts Editor of Religion and the Arts (2009–2021), Society of Fellows Member (American Academy in Rome, 2010–16)
Her research bridges archival study with digital methodologies, offering innovative perspectives on early modern art’s social and material dimensions. She is a sought-after expert on Baroque Rome, frequently contributing to conferences and publications that redefine understandings of papal patronage and artistic collaboration.
