John Varriano: Art Historian, Food Historian, Author and Artist
John Varriano's work spans two connected disciplines: the history of Italian art and architecture, and the history of food and culinary traditions. As an author and artist, he unites these interests across his research, his writing and his visual work.
Explore the site through its main sections below.
- Books — published works covering art history and food history
- Articles — shorter pieces and research notes
- Lectures — invited talks and presentations
- Contact — reach out directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Varriano?
John Varriano is an art historian and gastronomic historian, and also an author and artist. This page introduces his dual focus on Italian art and the history of food.
What does a gastronomic historian study?
A gastronomic historian examines the history of food, cooking and culinary traditions — the field this site pairs with art history.
Where can I find his books and articles?
His published work appears on the Books page, while shorter writings are gathered under Articles.
Does he give lectures?
Yes — invited lectures and presentations can be found on the Lectures page.
How can I get in touch?
You can find contact details on the Contact page.
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Register Log in WordPress.com Cookie Policy Customize Sign up Log in Copy shortlink Report this content Manage subscriptionsJohn Varriano's dual perspective as an art historian and gastronomic historian lets him read Italian art and food culture side by side. Whether you are here for his books, his articles or his lectures, each section offers a way into that combined research and writing.