The Rupestral Crypt at Fornello. An Axis for a Sustainable Conservation in Apulia
In this paper I put forward the claim that, Sant Angelo, the rupestral crypt at the site called Fornello, represents one of the very remarkable examples of that kind in the Apulia region, emphasizing furthermore its particular potential as a sustainable conservation pylon in the context of a larger...
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doaj-d2909a195b1d4de78c160859df18e6b02020-11-25T02:33:00ZengGrupo Español del IICGe-conservación 1989-85682017-07-0111114120https://doi.org/10.37558/gec.v11i0.461The Rupestral Crypt at Fornello. An Axis for a Sustainable Conservation in ApuliaFilip Adrian Petcu0West University of Timişoara, RomaniaIn this paper I put forward the claim that, Sant Angelo, the rupestral crypt at the site called Fornello, represents one of the very remarkable examples of that kind in the Apulia region, emphasizing furthermore its particular potential as a sustainable conservation pylon in the context of a larger ensemble of surrounding caves. The frescoed crypt designates the referential axis for such a project which should reconnect in a sustainable way, the church, the caves, the rural agrarian area and the people, in a favorable cycle of mutual benefit for tangible and intangible heritage. Our research becomes a pioneer to support an in-depth, on-site study of the three superimposed layers of frescos decorating the crypt. The study reveals new aspects of the Liturgical meaning of the frescos, as it also exhibits further relevant information describing the use of the caves through the ages, envisaging hereby a sustainable conservation perspective for the site.https://ge-iic.com/ojs/index.php/revista/article/view/461/759conservationrupestral paintingscavescalcarenitemedievalfrescossustainability |
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The Rupestral Crypt at Fornello. An Axis for a Sustainable Conservation in Apulia |
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The Rupestral Crypt at Fornello. An Axis for a Sustainable Conservation in Apulia |
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In this paper I put forward the claim that, Sant Angelo, the rupestral crypt at the site called Fornello, represents one of the very remarkable examples of that kind in the Apulia region, emphasizing furthermore its particular potential as a sustainable conservation pylon in the context of a larger ensemble of surrounding caves. The frescoed crypt designates the referential axis for such a project which should reconnect in a sustainable way, the church, the caves, the rural agrarian area and the people, in a favorable cycle of mutual benefit for tangible and intangible heritage. Our research becomes a pioneer to support an in-depth, on-site study of the three superimposed layers of frescos decorating the crypt. The study reveals new aspects of the Liturgical meaning of the frescos, as it also exhibits further relevant information describing the use of the caves through the ages, envisaging hereby a sustainable conservation perspective for the site. |
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