Dr. Chiara Franceschini

Biography

Chiara Franceschini is a Professor of Art History at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). Her research primarily focuses on Early Modern Art in Italy and Europe, particularly the interaction and conflicts surrounding images in the Mediterranean context. She explores art theories, spatial practices, and semiotics within various religious and social environments, including monasteries and hospitals. Franceschini leads the ERC project SACRIMA, which investigates the normative roles of sacred images in Early Modern Europe. She has authored several publications on the subject and actively engages in cross-cultural research initiatives between Europe and Japan, examining the historical influence of Western Christian art on Japanese traditions. Through her work, she contributes to an understanding of the transformative power of images across cultures and history, emphasizing their agency and significance within different societal frameworks.

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