Laura Morelli
Quick Facts
Biography
Laura Morelli is an American art historian and the author of travel guides and historical fiction, including the historical novel The Gondola Maker.
Career
After beginning a career teaching art history at the college level, Laura Morelli began to capture stories of traditional artisans. Morelli has been a Contributing Editor to National Geographic Traveler and has written for USA Today, Departures, and other travel publications. She also contributes lessons to TED-Ed. Her historical fiction focuses on topics of art history.The Gondola Maker debuted with a starred review in Publishers Weekly. The historical novel earned an IPPY Award and a Benjamin Franklin Digital Award.
Personal life
Morelli was raised on the coast of Georgia. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's degree in the History of Art & Architecture from Tufts University. She earned a Ph.D. in Art History from Yale University.