Pierantonio Zanotti

Pierantonio Zanotti is an Associate Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds roles such as Director's Delegate for Teaching and Education, coordinator of teaching activities, and member of various academic committees. His research focuses on modern Japanese literature (1868–1945), emphasizing poetry, modernism, and the reception of European avant-gardes, particularly Italian Futurism.

Education:

• Laurea in Oriental Languages and Civilization (summa cum laude), Ca' Foscari University (2003)
• Ph.D. in Oriental Studies, Ca' Foscari University (2009)

Research Interests:

• Modern Japanese literature and poetry
• Avant-garde movements (Futurism, Prismism)
• Cultural exchanges between Japan and Europe
• Historical reception of Italian Futurism in Japan

Teaching: Courses on Japanese literature and language at undergraduate and graduate levels, including Letteratura Giapponese Moderna e Contemporanea and Lingua Giapponese 2.

Awards:

• Japan Foundation Fellowship (2012)
• Getty Foundation Grant (2015)

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes on Japanese literature and Futurism. Key works include analyses of poets like Yamamura Bochō and Hirato Renkichi, and contributions to International Yearbook of Futurism Studies.

Editorial Roles: Contributing editor of the International Yearbook of Futurism Studies (De Gruyter).

Administration: Coordinator of Quality Assurance (2017–2022), member of the Research Committee, and contact for East Asia library resources.