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Monica Centanni is a Full Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Iuav University of Venice, where she has been serving since 2018. She was also a Full Professor at the University of Catania from 2019 to 2024. Her academic roles include teaching Iconology and Classical Tradition, Ancient Dramaturgy, and Greek Culture and Classical Tradition across various degree programs in Visual Arts, Theatre and Performing Arts, Classical Philology, and Cultural Heritage.
- Iuav University of Venice – Full Professor of Greek Language and Literature (2018–present)
- University of Catania – Full Professor of Greek Language and Literature (2019–2024)
She holds a PhD in Classical Philology and specializes in ancient theater, including the dramaturgy and political function of Greek tragedy, as well as the revival of classical drama in the 20th century. Her research extends to the history of the classical tradition in artistic and literary culture from antiquity to contemporary times.
Her scholarly interests are deeply rooted in classical reception, iconography, and the interplay between literature and performance. She has curated exhibitions and theatrical events, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Although no specific list of publications or awards is provided in the text, her leadership roles and sustained academic output suggest a distinguished research profile.
Monica Centanni has supervised several thesis students on topics related to classical mythology, performance archives, and iconographic analysis. She has been actively involved in academic service, including directing research centers and editing scholarly journals.
She is the director of the Centro studi classicA - Iuav (Center for Studies on Architecture, Civilization and Classical Tradition) since 2006 and the editor of the online journal Engramma. The Classical Tradition in Western Memory. She is also a member of several prestigious academic bodies:
- Italian representative of Arc-Net (European Network of Research and Documentation of Performances of Ancient Greek Drama)
- Member of the council of Artes Renascentes, International Association of Renaissance Studies (connected to SILBA)
- Member of the Scientific Committee of Arabeschi. International Journal of Studies on Literature and Visuality
Her teaching includes both undergraduate and graduate courses, with a focus on integrating classical sources with modern interpretations. She maintains regular office hours and uses digital platforms like Microsoft Teams to share course materials and communicate with students. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or death; she is actively engaged in academic life.
