The Arab-Norman influence in the architecture of Campania in the 11th and 12th centuries

In general, the theme of the architectural relationships between the two coasts of the Mediterranean has received little attention from historians. The research on the Arab-Norman tradition concerning the historical and architectural heritage in Campania between the 11th and 12th centuries tends to analyse monuments with common architectural and stylistic features. By using a suitable typological analysis of the decorative elements, the research aims to identify the artistic models between Campania and the Islamic Mediterranean. The identification of a common thread that binds the transformation of the diverse types of construction has defined, on this topic, a global overview of the state of the studies on the architecture in Campania, with the specific purpose of identifying the cultural elements of continuity and innovation.