The Adriatic Territories of the Kingdom of Naples: Circulations and Artistic Connections between the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries
Bianca DE DIVITIIS | University of Naples “Federico II”
Bianca De Divitiis was the protagonist of the second meeting of the VII cycle of seminars on Adriatic Humanism. Her presentation focused on the dense network of relationships underlying artistic expression in the Southern Renaissance in the Adriatic area, emphasizing the complexity of a territory that has been little studied by historiography and considered marginal for a long time.
Starting from Puglia, several specific examples were addressed, including monuments, stories, and events, which highlight significant aspects of the culture of the time: uninterrupted continuity with the Middle Ages, identity investigation directed towards the Italic, classical, and mythological origins of the places, relations with Dalmatia, with monarchical power, and the strong connection with the Holy Land and Christianity.
Among the figures examined, notable examples include Onofrio di Giordano, Antonio Galateo, Giovanni Gioviano Pontano, and Matteo Acquaviva; among the locations, the Basilica of Santa Caterina in Galatina stands out; among the events, the arrival in Irsina from Veneto of works by Mantegna and Bellini, demonstrating the political actions conducted in a highly active local context.
Thanks to everyone for their participation, and see you on April 16th for the third seminar.
