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Vita nella chiesa. Per un nuovo paesaggio spirituale
No full textThe essay addresses the theme of contemporary ecclesiastical architecture as a critical and design-oriented field, exploring the possibility of its renewed significance in today’s city. Starting from a provocative reflection on the crisis of the traditional church building type and the inadequacy of the parish center as an urban response, it investigates a concrete alternative: parabolic architecture. Through the projects developed within the research program “Church for the Future” — structured around three exemplifications: Creation, Generation, and Existence — and consolidated in a didactic workshop at the Politecnico di Milano, the essay proposes a new architectural figuration capable of engaging in dialogue with the city, embracing diversity, and becoming an experiential and spiritual place. The design interventions proposed in contexts of urban regeneration in Milan (Scalo Porta Romana, Santa Giulia) involve the experimentation with hybrid buildings and urban chapels as spaces of relationship and reconciliation. The use of generative artificial intelligence, presented in the study Spiritual A.I., further opens up unprecedented symbolic scenarios, reviving spatial liturgical imagination as a tool for urban transformation. It is an invitation to move beyond formal nostalgia and static functionalism, in order to restore a proactive role to religious architecture in the future of dwelling.Il saggio affronta il tema dell’architettura ecclesiale contemporanea come terreno critico e progettuale, indagando la possibilità di un suo rinnovato significato nella città odierna. A partire da una riflessione provocatoria sulla crisi del tipo edilizio tradizionale della chiesa e sull’inadeguatezza del centro parrocchiale come risposta urbana, si esplora un’alternativa concreta: l’architettura parabolica. Attraverso i progetti del percorso di ricerca “Church for the Future,” articolato in tre esemplificazioni – Creazione, Generazione, Esistenza – e consolidato in un workshop didattico al Politecnico di Milano, si propone una nuova figurazione architettonica capace di dialogare con la città, accogliere la diversità e farsi luogo esperienziale e spirituale. Gli interventi progettuali proposti in contesti di rigenerazione urbana a Milano (Scalo Porta Romana, Santa Giulia) consistono nella sperimentazione di edifici ibridi e cappelle urbane come spazi di relazione e riconciliazione. L’uso dell’intelligenza artificiale generativa presentato nello studio Spiritual A.I. apre, inoltre, a scenari simbolici inediti, rilanciando l’immaginazione spaziale liturgica come strumento di trasformazione urbana. Si tratta di un invito a superare la nostalgia formale e il funzionalismo statico, per restituire all’architettura religiosa un ruolo attivo nel futuro dell’abitare
Speculative Pachamama: Spectral Politics Beyond Life and Fertility
No full textThrough an ethnography of culinary offerings dedicated to Earth-Beings, this essay explores the speculative thought of Andean herders in Jujuy (NW Argentina) as they reflect on their relations with Pachamama and the “modern” rituals of politicians and corporations. Beyond cultural-appropriation frameworks, it argues that such speculative comparisons reveal how these rituals also summon spectral forces, exposing a spectral politics that exceeds life, fertility, and modern secularity.Through an ethnography of culinary offerings dedicated to Earth-Beings, this essay explores the speculative thought of Andean herders in Jujuy (NW Argentina) as they reflect on their relations with Pachamama and the “modern” rituals of politicians and corporations. Beyond cultural-appropriation frameworks, it argues that such speculative comparisons reveal how these rituals also summon spectral forces, exposing a spectral politics that exceeds life, fertility, and modern secularity
Relacionalidad medioambiental ritual y festiva en áreas de montaña iberoamericanas. Una introducción
No full textThis dossier focuses on ecological and sociocultural "relationality", as well as the rhythms and spatio-temporal dynamics of festive and ritual practices in Ibero-American mountain areas. By environmental relationality, we mean epistemologies, ontologies, perceptions, and practices of life centred on the ecological and sociocultural relationships between the "lifelines" of beings, entities, presences, actors, and agents, based on different theoretical approaches.Este dossier enfoca en la “relacionalidad” ecológica y sociocultural, así como en los ritmos y las dinámicas espaciotemporales de las prácticas festivas y rituales en las áreas de montaña iberoamericanas. Con relacionalidad medioambiental entendemos epistemologías, ontologías, percepciones y prácticas de vida centradas en las relaciones, al mismo tiempo ecológicas y socioculturales, entre “líneas de vida” de seres, entidades, presencias, actores, actantes, en base a diferentes aproximaciones teóricas
Fabrizio Deriu. L’azione-metafora. Altri contributi al paradigma teatrale
No full textReview of L’azione-metafora. Altri contributi al paradigma teatrale by Fabrizio Deriu, published by Artemide.Recensione di L'azione-metafora. Altri contributi al paradigma teatrale di Fabrizio Deriu edito da Artemid
Keep it simple, student! Platone e la formazione musicale del cittadino
No full textOne of the most difficult aspects to investigate in Greco-Roman music pedagogy is the teaching of instruments, both for ordinary citizens and professionals. Treatises invariably focus on theory, considering the physical and mental effort involved in learning to play an instrument to be an almost servile activity unworthy of theoretical consideration. This article examines a well-known passage from Plato’s Laws, in which the philosopher outlines what can be described as a basic curriculum for teaching kithara playing in an imaginary Cretan colony, Magnesia. Plato’s aim is to define the levels of musical competence that he believed were essential for non-specialist citizens.Uno degli aspetti più difficili da indagare nella pedagogia musicale greco-romana è la didattica degli strumenti, sia per il cittadino comune sia per il professionista. I trattati infatti sono invariabilmente dedicati alla teoria, mentre lo sforzo fisico e mentale dell’apprendere uno strumento è ritenuto un’attività manuale e quasi servile, non meritevole di elaborazione teorica. Questo contributo prende in esame un noto passo delle Leggi di Platone, in cui il filosofo delinea una sorta di curricolo elementare per l’insegnamento della citarodia nell’immaginaria colonia cretese di Magnesia, per definire quali fossero secondo il filosofo i livelli essenziali di competenza musicale del cittadino non specialista
Recensione: D. de Fazio, P. Ortolano. 2023. La lingua dei meme. Roma: Carocci
No full textDebora de Fazio and Pierluigi Ortolano present an engaging sociolinguistic investigation on memes in a concise volume from the Carocci Bussole series – dedicated to accessible scholarly overviews – situated at the crossroads of Digital and Public Humanities. The authors outline a linguistic history of the phenomenon, beginning with the reflections of the onomaturge Richard Dawkins and continuing with a review of the main derivative terms (chapters 1–2). The core of the study lies in the analysis of the linguistic features of Italian-language memes, accompanied by a set of classification criteria based on type, content (chapter 3), and domain of application (sports, politics, society; chapter 4). The volume concludes with a pedagogical proposal which, in the context of Italian language teaching at both school and university level, promotes the use of memes from a ludo-linguistic perspective, as a means of inferring grammatical rules from error (chapter 5 and online materials).Debora de Fazio e Pierluigi Ortolano affidano alle pagine di un’agile “bussola” Carocci una stimolante indagine sociolinguistica sui meme, collocata all’incrocio tra Digital e Public Humanities. In essa gli autori tracciano una storia linguistica del fenomeno, partendo dalle riflessioni formulate dall’onomaturgo Richard Dawkins e passando in rassegna i principali termini derivati (capp. 1-2). Il nucleo dello studio è costituito dall’analisi dei tratti linguistici dell’italiano dei meme, che si accompagna alla definizione di alcune istanze di classificazione per tipologia, contenuto (cap. 3) e ambito di applicazione (sport, politica, società; cap. 4). Completa il volume una proposta didattica che, nell’ambito dell’insegnamento dell’italiano a scuola e all’università, valorizza l’uso dei meme in chiave ludo-linguistica, come strumento per risalire alle regole grammaticali a partire dall’errore (cap. 5 e materiali online)
Recensione: Italianistica digitale. La ricerca dei giovani studiosi, a cura di I. Cesaroni, S. Gallegati, G. Marozzi, M. Maselli, Milano, Ledizioni, 2025
No full textThe review of Italianistica digitale. La ricerca dei giovani studiosi, edited by I. Cesaroni, S. Gallegati, G. Marozzi, and M. Maselli examines the breadth and dynamism of current research in digital humanities within the field of Italian studies. Organized into eleven thematic sections, the volume gathers contributions from early-career scholars, ranging from Dante to Umberto Eco, and showcases how traditional philological methods are being reshaped through digital innovation. Focusing on the sections devoted to Editions, Correspondences, and Philology, the review discusses digital critical and genetic edition projects—such as Opengadda, Digital Alfieri, and digital editions of Capuana and Verga—that address issues of textual representation, TEI encoding, and data visualization. The analysis highlights the digital medium’s capacity to overcome the physical constraints of print while opening new methodological perspectives. Overall, the book emerges as a collective laboratory reflecting the plurality of approaches and the creative energy driving the new generation of scholars.Il volume Italianistica digitale. La ricerca dei giovani studiosi, articolato in undici sezioni tematiche, raccoglie contributi di giovani ricercatrici e ricercatori che spaziano da Dante a Umberto Eco, testimoniando la varietà dei progetti che coniugano metodologie filologiche tradizionali e strumenti digitali innovativi. La recensione si concentra in particolare sulle sezioni dedicate a Edizioni, Epistolari e Filologia, analizzando progetti che affrontano le sfide dell’edizione critica e genetica in ambiente digitale (come Opengadda, Digital Alfieri e le edizioni di Capuana e Verga). Emergono questioni cruciali legate alla rappresentazione delle varianti testuali, alla marcatura TEI e alla visualizzazione dei dati, nonché una riflessione sul ruolo del digitale come superamento e rinnovamento del modello cartaceo. Il volume si configura così come un laboratorio collettivo, capace di restituire la pluralità di approcci e la creatività della nuova generazione di studiosi
Leveraging machine learning to analyze and forecast air quality trends in Kota City, India
No full textAir quality is a critical indicator of environmental health, directly impacting human well-being and ecological stability. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have recently exacerbated air pollution, necessitating robust monitoring and predictive frameworks. This study investigates air quality trends in Kota city of Rajasthan, India and using data from 2017 to 2023. Machine learning models, including linear regression (LR), random forest (RF), decision tree (DT), support vector regressor (SVR), and K-nearest neighbors (KNN), were employed to analyze predict air quality index (AQI) values based on key pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NO, NO2, NOx, NH3, SO2, CO, Ozone, Benzene, Ethyl-Benzene, m & p-Xylene considering the effects of meteorological factors like relative humidity (RH), wind speed (WS), wind directions (WD), and barometric pressure (BP). Among these, the decision tree regressor shows almost perfect fit on the training set (R2 score 0.9999) and excellent test performance (R2 score 0.9991), suggesting a very accurate prediction model. However, it exhibits potential overfitting, limiting its generalization capabilities. On the other hand, the random forest regressor provides a balance of accuracy and robustness, achieving an R² score of 0.9831, making it the preferred model for reliable predictions. The study delves into pollutant contributions, evaluates model performances, and explores actionable insights for policymakers. By leveraging machine learning approaches, the study aims to provide a comprehensive framework for analyzing air quality trends and supporting decision-making processes
Effects of organic carbon loading on microalgal growth and community dynamics in photobioreactors
No full textThis study investigates the impact of varying organic carbon loads on the growth, composition, and productivity of microalgae in controlled photobioreactor systems. Three laboratory-scale bioreactors were operated with synthetic wastewater containing different concentrations of Carbon (100, 400, and 800 mgL-1), while maintaining consistent nitrogen and phosphorus inputs. Parameters monitored included pH, chlorophyll a, total suspended solids (TSS), volatile suspended solids (VSS), and microalgal community composition. Microscopic analysis revealed that moderate glucose concentrations (100–400 mgL-1) favored the proliferation of Scenedesmus sp and Chlorella sp, while excessive organic carbon input (800 mgL-1) led to a decline in species diversity and overall algal biomass. Statistical analysis confirmed significant variations in pH, chlorophyll a, TSS, and VSS across treatments, with bioreactor A showing the highest values of algal productivity and pH due to optimal photosynthetic activity. The results demonstrate that moderate organic carbon enrichment enhances algal growth and trophic complexity, while excessive organiccarbon suppresses phytoplankton development, likely due to microbial competition and acidification. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing organic carbon inputs in algal-based wastewater treatment and ecological restoration strategies
Carte svelate: lettere inedite di Antonio Magliabechi a Giuseppe Pianetti
No full textWithin the archival collection of Giuseppe Pianetti (1631–1709), erudite bishop and bibliophile from Jesi, the epistolary section constitutes a particularly significant nucleus. Among his correspondents stands out the Florentine bibliophile and librarian of learned Europe, Antonio Magliabechi, of whom twenty letters and six accompanying sheets are preserved, thus far unpublished. The examined corpus, accompanied by the complete transcription of the individual missives, provides valuable evidence of book circulation and the publishing trade in the siècle d’or of learned correspondence, while also offering a detailed picture of the formation of the Jesi prelate’s personal library.All’interno del fondo archivistico di Giuseppe Pianetti (1631-1709), vescovo erudito e bibliofilo jesino, la sezione epistolare rappresenta un nucleo di particolare rilievo. Tra i suoi corrispondenti si distingue il bibliofilo fiorentino e bibliotecario dell’Europa dotta, Antonio Magliabechi, del quale si conservano venti lettere e sei fogli acclusi, rimasti finora inediti. Il corpus epistolare preso in esame, corredato dalla trascrizione integrale delle singole missive, offre una preziosa testimonianza sulla circolazione libraria e sul commercio editoriale nel siècle d’or delle corrispondenze dotte, oltre a restituire un quadro dettagliato della formazione della biblioteca personale del presule jesino