Sulle orme di Corrado Bozzoni, una storiografia in fieri

Abstract

Corrado Bozzoni distinguished himself through his studies of medieval architecture in Southern Italy, establishing a research
line that has led to a renewal in the teaching of medieval architecture. This field, despite the challenges of oversimplification,
must strive to synthesize complex issues into a language that is accessible to students. Over the years, his academic legacy has
continued, providing significant insights and proposing innovative interpretations of major themes.
Gothic architecture, with its pioneering use of flying buttresses and large stained-glass windows, had a profound impact on
European architecture. However, in Italy, it encountered difficulties in application due to the region’s geological conditions and
seismic activity.
In Italy, where traditional Gothic structural solutions were often impractical, architects responded with alternative designs.
They preserved the Gothic interior style by using frescoed walls instead of stained-glass windows. This approach is evident in
numerous examples, such as the nave of the Basilica of Assisi, the choir of San Lorenzo Maggiore, the Brancaccio Chapel in San
Domenico in Naples, and the central nave of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria in Galatina.

Keywords
Mediaeval architecture, gothic architecture, research, teaching, form, structure, light, colour.