Vol 4 Nr 1 (2019)

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts

Volume 4, No. 1 – February 2019

Printed Edition ISBN 978-0-244-74298-0

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Title: Remarks concerning the “Egyptian” paper fragment of Yvain preserved in Vienna

pp. 8–25
Author: Carla Rossi (ORCID: 0000-0001-6557-3684)
Affiliation: University of Zurich
Abstract: This paper examines a unique paper fragment of Yvain preserved in Vienna, analysing its palaeographic features, the so-called “Egyptian” paper used, and its significance for understanding manuscript transmission and cultural exchange in the medieval period.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873523
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873523

Title: Francesco Ubertini detto il Bachiacca: il pittore dimenticato della corte medicea

pp. 26–34
Author: Beatrice Riccardo
Affiliation: University La Sapienza, Rome
Abstract: This contribution re-evaluates the artistic career of Francesco Ubertini, known as Bachiacca, highlighting his significant but often overlooked role at the Medici court and his stylistic contributions to Florentine Mannerism.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873582
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873582

Title: L’intertesto del San Francesco in contemplazione del Caravaggio: cinque esemplari per un’autoidentificazione

pp. 35–55
Author: Carla Rossi (ORCID: 0000-0001-6557-3684)
Affiliation: University of Zurich
Abstract: The essay explores intertextual references in Caravaggio’s Saint Francis in Contemplation, examining five exemplar artworks that inform Caravaggio’s self-representation and artistic identity.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873580
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873580

Title: Arte svizzera: uno sguardo da Milano

pp. 56–59
Author: Irene Caravita
Affiliation: University La Sapienza, Rome
Abstract: This brief essay offers a perspective on contemporary Swiss art as viewed from Milan, discussing cross-border influences and cultural exchanges within the European art scene.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873748
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873748

Title: Mattia Vacca: racconto di un photoreporter

pp. 92–95
Author: Viviana La Monaca (ORCID: 0009-0008-9415-5148)
Affiliation: USI, Università della Svizzera Italiana
Abstract: This interview features photojournalist Mattia Vacca, discussing his artistic approach, experiences in documentary photography, and the narrative power of visual storytelling.
PDF: https://zenodo.org/record/15873710
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15873710

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