Between knowledge and workshop practices

Training, Artistic Exchanges and Technical Languages in the Renaissance (15th - early 17th century) | lnternational Seminars of Young Researchers on the Renaissance

Organized by Politecnico di Torino (DAD - Construction History Group) in collaboration with Università degli Studi di Torino (Dipartimento di Studi Storici), this event continues a prestigious tradition of international seminars for young Renaissance researchers. Originally established at the University of Leipzig, this traveling series has previously visited Würzburg, Jaén, Paris, and Prague, establishing itself as a vital European hub for academic exchange.

Program and Thematic Areas
The two-day program is structured around three key thematic sessions exploring the intersection of architectural theory and workshop practice:

1. Constructive Knowledge on the Move: Cultural, technical, and artistic transfers across different geographies.
2. Decoration, Scenography, and Gardens: The study of complementary building sites and the integration of various artistic disciplines.
3. Professionals and Technicians on Building Sites: Dynamics of cooperation and interaction among different trades.

• Full program (3 MB)