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Developing an Architectural Glossary Based on 17th-18th Century Military and Court Construction in the Duchy of Savoy
keywords CONSTRUCTION HISTORY, HISTORY OF EARLY MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Reference persons VALENTINA BURGASSI
Research Groups Construction History CHG
Description This research project examines the organization of craftsmen and building sites in the Savoy States during the early modern period, with a focus on developing a glossary of technical terms used in 17th- and 18th-century construction. Drawing on a detailed analysis of technical documents, particularly the Instructions produced by military engineers, the project aims to deepen our understanding of these professionals’ roles within ducal construction sites. This glossary is informed by both primary and secondary sources on Piedmontese building techniques and cross-referenced with major 19th-century construction manuals and recent studies in construction history.
The project spans multiple research areas, including construction history, architecture, art, archaeology, and philology, using an interdisciplinary approach to provide a fuller understanding of building practices in European court residences of the 17th and 18th centuries. It explores the complex interactions among architects, craftsmen, patrons, and laborers that influenced evolving construction techniques and architectural styles within elite settings.
This broad perspective facilitates a nuanced analysis of the organizational frameworks governing royal and ducal construction sites, addressing both the hierarchical and logistical dimensions of large-scale projects and the transmission of specialized technical vocabulary across different regions and trades. The study aims to reframe conventional views on construction site management in this period by highlighting regional diversity and the influence of architectural treatises, while also probing socio-political and economic factors shaping these monumental efforts.
Furthermore, this research has implications for contemporary heritage preservation, offering insights valuable for restoration and conservation of historically significant sites. Through this integrated approach, the project underscores the importance of historical construction knowledge in informing sustainable and accurate preservation practices.
Required skills History of Early Modern Architecture
Deadline 20/11/2025
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