Prof. Andrea Lauria is an Italian museologist graduated from Rome’s Academy of fine arts. He also holds a History of Art degree from University di Roma Tre in Rome. Andrea Lauria lectures a Masters courses in museology at Rome’s Universities Tor Vergata and Temple University (Rome Campus). In 2020 published the book: From the Renaissance studiolo to the contemporary museum. Lauria’s field of research is the phenomenon of hyper-museums with special attention to the Arabian countries in comparison with the western world. From February 2023 Lauria is creator and author of the museology column "From Italy to the World", published biweekly in the newspapers Arab Times and on the Al-Seyassah.

Courses Taught

ARTH 2005 - Cultural Heritage Preservation

ARTH 2110 - Topics: Museum History