Enrico Aceti

Enrico Aceti is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, where he has taught since 1999. He holds the chair of Elements of Architecture and Urban Planning and teaches across multiple programs including Decoration for Architecture, Scenography, and Scenography and Installation of Exhibition and Museum Spaces.

His research focuses on:

• The languages of representation of urban space in Western culture
• The city in theatre
• Inter-expressiveness of languages in architectural representation
• Wooden materials and technologies for art and architectural ornamentation

Professor Aceti's recent publication 'Dictionary of Decoration for Architecture' (2021) reflects his expertise in architectural ornamentation. His teaching combines theoretical instruction with practical laboratory work, emphasizing wood as a primary material for architectural decoration. The articles in his publication record demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between architecture, theatre, and material studies, with particular attention to historical techniques and contemporary applications.

He is regularly invited by cultural associations and public institutions as a speaker at conferences on architectural, environmental, and landscape topics. His teaching methodology integrates historical context with hands-on creation, guiding students through the design and construction of contextualized architectural elements.