World Heritage Site: 18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE3D252BBBC2
Summary
An exhibition at the 18th-century Reggia di Caserta, Italy, showcases artworks from the Terrae Motus collection, inspired by the 1980 Irpinia-Basilicata Earthquake. The collection, curated by Lucio Amelio, features works by renowned artists from the 1980s that explore the theme of earthquakes in various forms. The exhibition parallels the palace's Baroque landscape with Enlightenment additions, fostering reflection on multitraditional spaces. This review presents a history of the collection, discusses key artworks, and examines how the exhibition's themes resonate with the palace's architectural and historical context.
Citation
Eischeid, M. R. (2025). Terrae Motusat the Reggia di Caserta, Italy. Landscape Journal, 44(1), 75–80. https://doi.org/10.3368/lj.44.1.75
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