Elena Paroli

Elena Paroli is a Lecturer in the Department of Languages at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon). She holds a PhD in Italian Literature from Aix-Marseille University (2016) and an Agrégation in Italian (4th place, 2018). Her research focuses on Renaissance literature and art, particularly the works of Leonardo da Vinci, exploring topics like epistemological methods, imitation theory, and the relationship between poetry and philosophy. She has held postdoctoral fellowships at LabEx COMOD (2020–2022) and has taught courses in Renaissance literature, Italian poetry, and cultural studies across multiple universities, including Lyon, Nancy, and Aix-Marseille.

• Education:
• PhD: Aix-Marseille University, 2016
• Master's: University of Siena, 2012

Research Interests: Paroli’s work bridges literary and art historical analysis, emphasizing da Vinci’s interdisciplinary approach. She examines how Renaissance theories of imitation and demonstration shaped scientific and artistic methodologies. Her studies also address 20th-century Italian poetry, focusing on anti-lyrical movements and the transformation of poetic identity.

Grants & Publications: Her postdoctoral project (2020–2022) explored da Vinci’s lexicon of imitation. She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on Renaissance art theory, Italian poetry, and cultural history. Recent works include analyses of Alberti’s and da Vinci’s approaches to movement in art.

Affiliations: She is affiliated with the Triangle research lab (UMR 5206) and has presented at international conferences such as the RSA Annual Meeting and AIPI Conferences. Her work is frequently published in journals like Italies and PRISMI.