Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes
The piece focuses on the design of sacred architecture in Siracusa and in its surroundings through the study of the professional activity of Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979). The architect completed his studies in Rome in the late 1940s, and he worked in Sicily. Through Enzo Fortuna’s projects, such as the...
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| description | The piece focuses on the design of sacred architecture in Siracusa and in its surroundings through the study of the professional activity of Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979). The architect completed his studies in Rome in the late 1940s, and he worked in Sicily. Through Enzo Fortuna’s projects, such as the project for the competition for the sanctuary of Madonna delle Lacrime (1957), co-authored by Mario Tedeschi (1920-2005), and the design for the church of San Giuseppe in Cassibile (1957-1959) and the one of Cristo Re in Lentini (1959-1977), we recognize the vibrant discourse around sacred architecture during those years. Even smaller centers were not excluded from this discussion. The focus on architects operating in medium-small centers during the Reconstruction years provide insights into a series of historical-critical concepts traditionally based on exceptional samples. By examining the design processes of the selected projects, we identify references to contemporary famous architects, as well as significant changes in the design of sacred spaces due to the Second Vatican Council in 1962. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7f17b72b75941e19c1376a2cf97ff182025-08-20T03:18:02ZengUniversity of BolognaHistories of Postwar Architecture2611-00752025-04-011447048710.6092/issn.2611-0075/1877317132Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and OutcomesRosa Maria Marta Caruso0Politecnico di TorinoThe piece focuses on the design of sacred architecture in Siracusa and in its surroundings through the study of the professional activity of Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979). The architect completed his studies in Rome in the late 1940s, and he worked in Sicily. Through Enzo Fortuna’s projects, such as the project for the competition for the sanctuary of Madonna delle Lacrime (1957), co-authored by Mario Tedeschi (1920-2005), and the design for the church of San Giuseppe in Cassibile (1957-1959) and the one of Cristo Re in Lentini (1959-1977), we recognize the vibrant discourse around sacred architecture during those years. Even smaller centers were not excluded from this discussion. The focus on architects operating in medium-small centers during the Reconstruction years provide insights into a series of historical-critical concepts traditionally based on exceptional samples. By examining the design processes of the selected projects, we identify references to contemporary famous architects, as well as significant changes in the design of sacred spaces due to the Second Vatican Council in 1962.https://hpa.unibo.it/article/view/18773eastern sicilymadonna delle lacrimecompetitionchurchesdesign |
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| title | Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes |
| title_full | Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes |
| title_fullStr | Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes |
| title_short | Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes |
| title_sort | churches by enzo fortuna 1921 1979 in eastern sicily between 1955 and 1970 design processes influences and outcomes |
| topic | eastern sicily madonna delle lacrime competition churches design |
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