The project will benefit from the scientific input of 15 researchers (doctorate, pre-doctorate and MA/MSc) from 5 institutions. The project’s management, coordination of tasks between participants and management of the budget is in charge of IHA’s team.
TEAM MEMBERS
Joana Ramôa Melo, project coordinator, Instituto de História da Arte-FCSH
Begoña Farré Torras, researcher, Instituto de História da Arte-FCSH
Pedro Rodrigues, MA Student, FCSH
Joaquim Ruivo, Batalha monastery liaison, Mosteiro da Batalha
Pedro Redol, researcher, Mosteiro da Batalha
António Candeias, researcher, Laboratório Hercules
José Mirão, researcher, Laboratório Hercules
Ana Margarida Cardoso, researcher, Laboratório Hercules
Sara Valadas, researcher, Laboratório Hercules
Sónia Costa, researcher, Laboratório Hercules
João Portugal, researcher, Instituto Português de Heráldica
Miguel Metelo de Seixas, researcher, Instituto Português de Heráldica
Alexandrino Gonçalves, researcher, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Artur Mateus, researcher, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Florindo Gaspar, researcher, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Luísa Gonçalves, researcher, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
Instituto de História da Arte (IHA):
IHA-FCSH (https://institutodehistoriadaarte.wordpress.com/) is the most important R&D unit in the field of Art History in Portugal and it brings together researchers and projects working on different fields, from Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern art to contemporary and museum studies. One of IHA’s main objectives is to consistently promote basic and applied research. This aim involves close cooperation with heritage sites and the support of projects focused on cultural consumption and the growth of tourism. The “Monumental Polychromy” project fits in with the unit’s strategic programme through the definition of a new research area, the strengthening of medieval studies, and the promotion of partnerships with other institutions, as well as the dissemination of knowledge in society.
IHA-FCSH (https://institutodehistoriadaarte.wordpress.com/) is the most important R&D unit in the field of Art History in Portugal and it brings together researchers and projects working on different fields, from Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern art to contemporary and museum studies. One of IHA’s main objectives is to consistently promote basic and applied research. This aim involves close cooperation with heritage sites and the support of projects focused on cultural consumption and the growth of tourism. The “Monumental Polychromy” project fits in with the unit’s strategic programme through the definition of a new research area, the strengthening of medieval studies, and the promotion of partnerships with other institutions, as well as the dissemination of knowledge in society.
Mosteiro da Batalha (MB):
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, in Batalha, is managed by a team reporting to Direção-Geral do Património Cultural. The management of the site involves several tasks and activities focused on its conservation, study and public awareness. Mosteiro da Batalha (http://www.mosteirobatalha.pt/pt/index.php) promotes and carries on research in the fields of history, architecture, art, conservation and restoration. This National Monument is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list since 1983.
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, in Batalha, is managed by a team reporting to Direção-Geral do Património Cultural. The management of the site involves several tasks and activities focused on its conservation, study and public awareness. Mosteiro da Batalha (http://www.mosteirobatalha.pt/pt/index.php) promotes and carries on research in the fields of history, architecture, art, conservation and restoration. This National Monument is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list since 1983.
Laboratório Hercules (LH):
Laboratório Hercules (http://www.hercules.uevora.pt/) is a research unit funded and rated Excellent by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a multidisciplinary team made up of 30 doctorate researchers. Its research focuses mainly on the material study of heritage, with a view to contribution to its preservation and valorization.
Laboratório Hercules (http://www.hercules.uevora.pt/) is a research unit funded and rated Excellent by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a multidisciplinary team made up of 30 doctorate researchers. Its research focuses mainly on the material study of heritage, with a view to contribution to its preservation and valorization.
Instituto Português de Heráldica (IPH):
Created in 1929, Instituto Português de Heráldica is devoted to the scholarly research of Heraldry, Genealogy and associated historical disciplines. IPH carries on its activities through monthly meetings, editing Armas e Troféus journal among other publications, and promoting research projects. Two of its members, taking part in the “Monumental Polychromy” project are currently the coordinator and a researcher, respectively, of the project “In the Service of the Crown – the use of heraldry in royal political communication in Late Medieval Portugal” (Münster Universität/Universidade Nova de Lisboa) (http://heraldica.hypotheses.org/2606). The purpose of this project is to further the understanding of how the image of royal power was constructed in the late Middle Ages and Early Modern Era through the use of heraldry, with the Batalha Monastery as one of the its main objects of study.
Created in 1929, Instituto Português de Heráldica is devoted to the scholarly research of Heraldry, Genealogy and associated historical disciplines. IPH carries on its activities through monthly meetings, editing Armas e Troféus journal among other publications, and promoting research projects. Two of its members, taking part in the “Monumental Polychromy” project are currently the coordinator and a researcher, respectively, of the project “In the Service of the Crown – the use of heraldry in royal political communication in Late Medieval Portugal” (Münster Universität/Universidade Nova de Lisboa) (http://heraldica.hypotheses.org/2606). The purpose of this project is to further the understanding of how the image of royal power was constructed in the late Middle Ages and Early Modern Era through the use of heraldry, with the Batalha Monastery as one of the its main objects of study.
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IPL):
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (http://www.ipleiria.pt/home/) is a higher education public institution with the following aims: generating and disseminating knowledge; creating, transmitting and disseminating culture, science, technology and the arts; promoting research and experimental development. IPL’s academic community currently comprises some 1200 collaborators, about 800 of them in teaching positions. IPL includes INDEA, responsible for promoting R&D activities, which are a strategic priority at the institution. It aims at strengthening its partnerships with corporate organizations and other education and research institutions and it has achieved significant increase in the number of industrial property applications.
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (http://www.ipleiria.pt/home/) is a higher education public institution with the following aims: generating and disseminating knowledge; creating, transmitting and disseminating culture, science, technology and the arts; promoting research and experimental development. IPL’s academic community currently comprises some 1200 collaborators, about 800 of them in teaching positions. IPL includes INDEA, responsible for promoting R&D activities, which are a strategic priority at the institution. It aims at strengthening its partnerships with corporate organizations and other education and research institutions and it has achieved significant increase in the number of industrial property applications.