Carlo Messori

Carlo Messori is a tenured professor at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna, where he has taught since 2014. He specializes in Scenography and Decoration, teaching courses across multiple programs including Architectural Style and Furniture Design, Space Representation Techniques, Design and Survey of Cultural Heritage, Technical and Design Drawing, and Theory and Practice of Perspective Drawing.

His research interests focus on:

• Architectural Restoration and Historical Heritage Conservation
• Environmental Design and Cultural Heritage Documentation
• Scenography for Exhibition and Museum Spaces
• Architectural Drawing and Perspective Techniques
• Ornamentation and Decorative Arts

Prof. Messori's teaching methodology combines theoretical instruction with practical application, emphasizing on-site inspections, direct observation, and laboratory work to develop students' spatial understanding through orthogonal projections, axonometric projections, and perspective techniques. His courses typically require 80% attendance and involve individual reviews before final oral examinations.

Professional background includes:

• Independent architectural practice focusing on restoration of historical heritage sites
• Collaboration with SBAA (Superintendency of Architectural and Environmental Heritage) of Bologna
• Work with cultural associations organizing art exhibitions
• Previous teaching experience at middle and high school levels in Reggio Emilia
• Publications with 'Scuola e Didattica' magazine on teaching methodologies

He holds office hours Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 PM and Thursdays 1:30-2:30 PM at L 17 Academy by appointment.