Mariano Saggiomo

Mariano Saggiomo is a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Fellow) at the Michalsky Department, affiliated with the University of Naples Federico II. His research focuses on the intersection of sacred topography, urbanism, and art history, particularly examining lay patronage of places of worship in Naples.

• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art History, University of Naples Federico II.
• Doctoral research on noble chapels and sacred spaces under Prof. Francesco Caglioti and Prof. Bianca De Divitiis.
• Member of the digitalization project for Neapolitan Art History at Fondazione Memofonte in Florence.
• Contributed to cataloguing projects at Museo Civico Gaetano Filangieri and Pio Monte della Misericordia.
• Teaching experience in the Tourism Science course at the Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Naples Federico II.

His work explores the power dynamics of Naples’ nobility through sacred and civic space appropriation, with a focus on genealogical insights and artistic commissions. Projects like Worship and Magnificence in Naples highlight his interest in connections between private churches, public architecture, and aristocratic residences.

Scientific Awards:

• Funded by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) as a scholarship recipient for the 'Advanced Modalities of Interaction' project.