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KNOWing Eearly Modern FUNGi in Italy

Descrizione del progetto

Comprendere la percezione dei funghi nell’Italia tra il XVI e il XVIII secolo

I funghi sono essenziali per gli ecosistemi terrestri ma sono stati spesso trascurati nelle discussioni accademiche e pubbliche. Tra il XVI e il XVIII secolo, l’Italia ha fatto progressi in micologia. Tuttavia la storia socio-culturale dei funghi e il loro legame con la conoscenza scientifica rimangono poco esplorati. Sostenuto dal programma di azioni Marie Skłodowska-Curie, il progetto KNOW-EM-FUNGI indagherà la percezione dei funghi in Italia durante questo periodo. Il progetto combina approcci di storia della scienza e di studi sulla conoscenza per esaminare la visione dei funghi attraverso fonti culinarie, mediche, letterarie e scientifiche. Il progetto si concentrerà anche sul rapporto tra donne e funghi nell’arte, individuando i soggetti chiave e le reti coinvolte nello scambio di conoscenze.

Obiettivo

Fungi play an essential role in Earth’s ecosystems, yet they have historically been marginalized in both academic and public discourse. This project aims to address this gap and investigate its origins by exploring how mushrooms were perceived and understood in Italy, from the 16th to 18th centuries. During this period, Italy was pivotal in developing new understandings of nature, including mycology, primarily with Pier Antonio Micheli. However, the socio-cultural history of mushrooms and its connections with scientific knowledge remain underexplored.
KNOW EM FUNGI (KNOWing Early Modern FUNGI in Italy) combines methods of the history of science and knowledge studies to investigate the evolving perception of mushrooms in early modern Italy through culinary, medical, literary, and scientific sources. The project places special emphasis on the proximity between women and mushrooms in artistic representations. It aims to map the nature of such social knowledge by identifying people, practices, communication networks, and places where knowledge exchange occurred. By examining how non-experts contributed to the budding field of mycology, this project challenges traditional narratives and highlights the interconnectedness of social and scientific knowledge.
Through secondments at the University of Turin’s Department of Life Sciences and the Naturalis Biocenter in Leiden, I will deepen my understanding of mushroom biology and enhance my science communication skills. A placement at the Fondazione Golinelli will further support my training and allow me to teach school students about the importance of fungi for soil, the environment, and human life.
This Fellowship will enable me to contribute to the academic understanding of mycology’s history and empower me to communicate the ecological importance of fungi to a broader audience. The skills and knowledge gained through this project will enhance my academic credentials and career prospects, both within and beyond academia.

Campo scientifico (EuroSciVoc)

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Meccanismo di finanziamento

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-GF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships

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Coordinatore

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 465 071,34
Indirizzo
VIA ZAMBONI 33
40126 Bologna
Italia
Regione
Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Bologna
Tipo di attività
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Costo totale
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