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Le absidi delle chiese Madri di Assoro e Pietraperzia (XV-XVI secolo)
2015
This contribution focuses on two case studies dating from the 15th and 16th centuries: the apse of the mother church of Assoro and the mother church of Pietrap- erzia, both in the province of Enna, for which it is pos- sible to identify common constructive characteristics and a close relationship including in terms of the clients involved. The study examines historical aspects and those of a geometric and construction nature, taking also into ac- count the lasting influence of the apse. The investigation, hampered by the limited archival sources, both literary and iconographical, is based on the study of the few documentary records found, as well on the direct survey and examination of the …