Theme:
6. The Mediterranean from Within
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Transfer and Reception of Public and Private Architectural Types in the Coastal Settlements of the Mediterranean Basin
Content:
For centuries, the Mediterranean has been the scene and crossroads of different peoples, cultures, customs, and religions. The ancient coastal settlements and access to various sea routes, played a key role in the dynamic of exchange between civilisations. Indeed, they acted as ‘gateway settlements’, between land and sea, funnelling goods and people in both directions. Public and private spaces, from the spatial organization of the city, from the forum to dwellings, are the product of common outcomes that link social structures, urbanization, and architecture, in a relational association. Throughout the Mediterranean, for instance, architectural types inspired by Roman patterns are present, both in public and private realms, such as basilicas, baths, honorary arches, and maritime villas. In spite of this, the influence of the local architectural tradition is frequently evident. This is due to several factors, including the employment of local craftsmen and architects trained in a different tradition, the availability of different raw materials, and the influence of neighbouring cultures at the periphery of the Mediterranean nations. This session therefore invites papers discussing the transfer and reception of architectural models in both private and public realms, identified between West and East of the Mediterranean basin, along coastal settings and their immediate hinterland. The session seeks to deepen our understanding of how specific local realities influenced later historical developments, to the point of having a strong impact on modern cultures. Therefore, we encourage contributions dealing with all chronological periods. We invite you to participate with contributions oriented towards the following issues and/or other similar ones, such as:
1. Coastal Architectural Features and Regional Variations
2. Factors Influencing the Diffusion of Architectural Features
3. Public vs Private Architectural Features
4. Local Architectural Patters in the Mediterranean
5. The Interaction Between Architectures and Urban Systems
6. Socio-Cultural Implications of Architectural Choices
Keywords:
Public and Private Ancient Architecture, Coastal Mediterranean Settlements, Local Architectural Tradition, Architectural Exchange, Ancient Urbanism, Socio-Cultural Influences
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Roberta Ferritto (Italy) 1,2
Co-organisers:
Viviana Lo Monaco (Brazil) 3
Leonardo Fuduli (Brazil) 3
Nathalia Monseff Junqueira (Brazil) 4
Affiliations:
1. Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
2. University of Pennsylvania
3. Universidade de São Paulo, USP
4. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
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