Temple University

Corinne Annalisa Scala (Corrina) is a Ph.D. student specializing in Italian Early Modern art, with a focus on uncovering the stories of women artists from the Italian Renaissance. She completed her BA degrees in Art History and International Studies at Eckerd College in Florida and earned her MA in the History of Art from The Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Her master’s thesis, "The Meraviglia of Elisabetta Sirani and the Performance of Her Studio," explored how Italian Baroque artist Sirani established Europe's first art studio for women.

As a doctoral student, Scala's research delves into the creation, reception, and enduring impact of altarpieces by women artists. She is especially interested in how these works reflect broader narratives about women’s roles in the art world during the Renaissance. Scala aims to shed light on the often-overlooked and undervalued contributions of these women artists, bringing their stories to the forefront of art historical scholarship.

As a recipient of the U.S. National Gallery of Art's internship, Scala participated in a uniquely comprehensive and immersive experience in the art world. She also benefited from her affiliations with the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) in Rome, Italy; The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC; The John and Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida; and studying at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. 
 

Advisor: Tracy Cooper, PhD