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Lavinia GAZZE' is an Associate Professor of Modern History (HIST-02/A) in the Department of Humanities at the University of Catania. She maintains an active academic presence with regular office hours and provides detailed guidance for student thesis work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Her primary research and teaching interests lie within Modern History, with a specialized focus on European cultural and political history. Her expertise encompasses royal and court studies, particularly concerning prominent female figures such as Queen Charlotte, Catherine de' Medici, and Mary Stuart. She also explores themes in art history, including the patronage of figures like Maria de' Medici and the work of Antonio Canova, and the history of travel, especially English travelers in Sicily. Her supervision of theses on topics like the Women's March on Versailles and the formation of the German state indicates a broad interest in significant social and political events of the early modern and modern periods.
While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her academic activity is clearly demonstrated through her extensive list of supervised thesis topics, which consistently reflect her research focus on power, gender, art, and cultural exchange in early modern Europe.
She is an active advisor to numerous students, with a current list of thesis topics extending into 2025. Her supervision guidelines emphasize independent research, the development of a bibliography, and critical analysis, particularly for master's theses which require in-depth work with primary archival sources. She does not supervise students via email and requires in-person requests during her office hours.
She is associated with a research laboratory or academic network, as indicated by her connection to the Department of Humanities (DISUM), located in the Benedictine Monastery in Catania.
