Lectures

John Varriano's Invited Lectures

Art historian, food historian, author and artist John Varriano has given invited lectures at many museums, universities, research institutes and cultural organizations throughout the United States and Europe. The list of venues below shows how wide-ranging that speaking record is.

Institutions and Venues

  • American Academy in Rome (three lectures)
  • Amherst College
  • Bibliotheca Hertziana, Rome
  • Boston College
  • Colby College
  • College of Charleston
  • College of William & Mary
  • Dartmouth College
  • Duke University
  • Fairfield University
  • Hampshire College
  • Houston Museum of Fine Arts
  • Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton
  • Institute of Classical Architecture, New York
  • The Johns Hopkins University
  • Lafayette College
  • Loyola University, Chicago
  • Marlboro College
  • Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies, Amherst
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • National Gallery of Art, Washington (two lectures)
  • Palazzo Falson, Mdina, Malta (four lectures)
  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • Rutgers University
  • Smith College
  • The Smithsonian Associates
  • Smithsonian Institution Study Tours to Italy (two tours)
  • Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven
  • Springfield Museum of Fine Arts
  • Trinity College, Hartford
  • University of Colorado, Boulder
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • University of New Hampshire, Durham
  • University of Rochester, Memorial Art Gallery
  • Vassar College
  • Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford (two lectures)
  • Worcester Art Museum

Recent Talk Titles

  • Caravaggio and Violence
  • Caravaggio and the Art of Realism
  • Erotic Appetites: Art, Food, Sex and Diet in the Italian Renaissance
  • Edible Art and Edification
  • Wine: A Matter of Life and Death

Common Questions

At what kinds of venues has John Varriano spoken?
The invited lectures listed here span museums, universities, research institutes and cultural organizations — among them the American Academy in Rome, the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Smithsonian Institution.
Which subjects does he cover in his talks?
Recent titles include Caravaggio and Violence, Caravaggio and the Art of Realism, Erotic Appetites: Art, Food, Sex and Diet in the Italian Renaissance, Edible Art and Edification, and Wine: A Matter of Life and Death — a mix that reflects his twin interests in art history and gastronomic history.
Has he given lectures beyond the United States?
Yes. The invited lectures include international venues such as the American Academy in Rome, the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome and Palazzo Falson in Mdina, Malta.
How do I ask about a lecture or speaking engagement?
Use the details on the Contact page to get in touch about lectures and any other inquiries.
Where can I learn more about his research and publications?
Visit the Books and Articles pages, plus the Art historian and gastronomic historian page, for background.

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From Caravaggio's realism to the place of food and wine in Renaissance culture, John Varriano's lectures bring together art history and gastronomic history for museum, university and cultural audiences. Browse the venue list and recent titles above, then use the Contact page to inquire about a speaking engagement.