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2LEGACY

Exploring the role of raw materials in Portuguese ceramic crafts to bring Lepierre’s legacy to the future

Caixa de Ward, circa década de 1870, fotografada em 2005.

Summary

Project 2LEGACY aims to explore the role of endogenous clay in traditional ceramics production, both historically, based on the legacy of French chemist Charles Lepierre –who in 1898 published Estudo Chimico e Technologico sobre a Ceramica Portugueza Moderna (Chemical and Technological Study of Portuguese Modern Ceramics) – and in contemporary practices.

The cities of Estremoz (home of the clay figures classified by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), in the southern Alentejo region, and Barcelos (UNESCO Creative City), in northern Portugal, act as living labs to explore knowledge-based strategies that will enhance heritage and regenerate craft production.

The team, which brings together expertise in the fields of Material and Conservation Sciences, History, Anthropology, Geology, and Arts, will revisit Lepierre’s scientific legacy by using an interdisciplinary approach and cutting-edge technology. 

The goal is to provide a new look into the history of the ceramic industry in order to challenge past concepts and bring relevant craft practices to the future, while trying to answer the question of whether endogenous clay and a contemporary perspective can enhance the resilience and sustainability of ceramic craft production.

Late 19th/early 20th century moringue, used to keep water cool, by Alfacinha Pottery, established in Estremoz by master potter Caetano Augusto da Conceição, with acorns and holm oak leaves motifs and handle imitating a holm oak branch. © Estremoz Municipal Museum Prof. Joaquim Vermelho

This project contributes to Thematic Lines TL1, TL2, TL3 TL4 and TL5

Research Team

Principal Investigator

Mathilda

Coutinho

HERCULES

Co-Principal Investigator

Patrícia

Moita

HERCULES

Catarina

Miguel

HERCULES

Eduarda

Rovisco

CRIA

Isabel Maria

Fernandes

Lab2PT

Massimo

Beltrame

HERCULES

Sónia

Mota Ribeiro

CRIA

João Pedro

Veiga

CENIMAT/i3N

Márcia

Vilarigues

VICARTE

Marta

Castelo

VICARTE

Project development

MAIN UPPER IMAGE Estremoz clay pottery © Estremoz Municipal Museum Prof. Joaquim Vermelho

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