Răzvan Ghișa
în vol. Trasee și convergențe culturale și naționale în România Mare. Provincii, identități, destine, coord. Maria Tătar-Dan, Nicolae Enciu, Corina Teodor, Giordano Altarozzi, Cluj-Napoca, Editura Mega, 2026, ISBN: 978-630-372-121-7, pp. 303-310.

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From Ruins to Representation: Architecture in the Service of Archaeology at the Romanian School in Rome

After the First World War and the achievement of the national ideal, the Romanian state became increasingly concerned with protecting historical monuments throughout the newly expanded national territory. As a result, new legislative measures were introduced to ensure the preservation of this heritage. State policies, however, did not focus solely on the conservation of monuments; whenever possible, restoration initiatives were also encouraged. Such efforts required well-trained specialists with extensive knowledge not only in archaeology but also in architecture. In this context, several Romanian architects studied at the Romanian School in Rome through architectural scholarships. During their stay, they were also involved in archaeological research. This study explores the role of these specialists and the Romanian School in Rome’s contribution to the intersection of architecture and archaeology in the interwar period.

Keywords: archaeology; architecture; Romanian School in Rome; heritage

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