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Hello, and benvenuti!

My name is Sophia D’Addio, and I am an art historian, educator, and the founder of Mirabilia Art Adventures, a platform for enriching explorations of art history, both online and in person. As a specialist in Renaissance painting with extensive experience in the fields of higher education, study abroad, and educational travel, I am delighted to expand my reach and share my expertise with a broader community through my new series of offerings.

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Discover the art of Italy — and the art of discovering Italy — with me.

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A few snapshots from my first day back in Venice last week! It is such a delight to have returned to my home away from home. 💖✨ #venice #veniceitaly #venezia #venessia #veneziadavivere #veneziapersempre #canalsofvenice #canalidivenezia #canalgrande
Scenes from a delightful afternoon in midtown! 🏙️ To celebrate the swiftly approaching conclusion of the semester, I took two small groups of my students through the Museum of Modern Art (and of course forgot to take any pictures other than our gr
I am delighted to share that I will be offering a five-part online course titled “The Art of the Italian Renaissance: Form, Function, and Experience” for the Smithsonian Associates, starting tomorrow! Each of the lectures will be dedica
On my last day in Chicago for RSA, I took some time to explore the medieval and Renaissance galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago – what a spectacular collection! Sharing a few favorites here. I only wish I had had more time to explore the
What a wonderful time I had at the annual meeting of the Renaissance Society of America this past week! Between heartfelt reunions with friends and colleagues, a full program of stimulating talks, and the exciting prospect of new collaborations, I le
On this chilly day in New York with a wintry mix coming down outside, I’m daydreaming about the heat of midsummer in Venice. Can’t wait to be back! ✨🌞
A very happy birthday to the Serenissima! 🎉🎉🎉 1601 years have now passed since the mythical founding of Venice on March 25 — the feast day of the Annunciation — in the year 421. Wishing I were there to celebrate!
Looking to the horizon with hope and excitement for all that is to come in 2022! Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year, filled with beauty and adventure! 💖🌟

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