Regional into Regionalist

Architectural elements from Roman monuments were repurposed to support regionalist movements against the rising Papal global empire, demonstrating their political and cultural significance. The study examines how cathedrals and palaces in Rome and Aachen, along with a private house in Rome, served as symbols of regional autonomy and 'apostolic poverty.' By analyzing these structures, researchers reveal how architecture played a pivotal role in resisting centralized power while fostering local identity during the transition from the Roman Empire to early medieval Europe.

Lefaivre, L., & Tzonis, A. (2020). Regional into Regionalist. Architecture of Regionalism in the Age of Globalization, 21–28. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367281182-2