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Traditional Knowledge for the Conservation of the Silk Roads Monumental Terracru...
Traditional Knowledge for the Conservation of the Silk Roads Monumental Terracruda Sculptures It is in Central Asia, that more than 2,000 years ago, the art of making monumental terracruda sculptures become one of the most significant expressions of knowledge transfer along the Silk Roads. Despite the wide distribution of... It is in Central Asia, that more than 2,000 years ago, the art of making monumental terracruda sculptures become one of the most significant expressions of knowledge transfer along the Silk Roads. Despite the wide distribution of this art and its historic relevance, we still lack a scientific understanding of the manufacturing of these sculptures. Consequently, preservation remains a challenge. Recent studies have shown that monumental terracruda sculptures are still produced in some areas of Himalaya (Bhutan) and India (West Bengal) and, although the precise materials may vary, the technological pattern remains unchanged over time. This pattern is the result of a specific knowledge acquired and transmitted over centuries. TANTRiC will study and valorise this traditional knowledge to unveil the cultural significance of this unique artistic practice, as well as to inspire, through scientific criteria, innovative and sustainable solutions for the conservation of these sculptures. TANTRiC proposes an interdisciplinary methodological framework in the domain of heritage science combining: ethnographic research, materials science and conservation. The objectives are: 1) documenting the empirical knowledge of making these sculptures, 2) analysing samples of archaeological sculptures to compare ancient and contemporary materials and additives, 3) carrying out a battery of simulations-tests to analyse the behaviour and properties of the clay-based mortars, inspired by traditional recipes. The expected results will be: a) improving the understanding, significance and evolution of the artistic practice of making monumental terracruda sculptures; b) enhancing and valorising the traditional knowledge for making these sculptures; c) informing new evidence-based conservation treatments; d) demonstrating that exploring the traditional use of green materials represents an innovative solution for the design of more sustainable and responsible heritage conservation strategies. ver más
31/08/2026
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189K€
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Duración del proyecto: 39 meses Fecha Inicio: 2023-05-03
Fecha Fin: 2026-08-31

Línea de financiación: concedida

El organismo HORIZON EUROPE notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2023-05-03
Línea de financiación objetivo El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01-01: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022
Cerrada hace 2 años
Presupuesto El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a 189K€
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CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE No se ha especificado una descripción o un objeto social para esta compañía.
Perfil tecnológico TRL 4-5