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Research experience
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Teaching: Professor in 3D data Acquisition and Computational Archaeology
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Sep 2011
Research: Looking for an experimental frame of reference for the Otzi’s bow
Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige, Paleoworking · Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige, PaleoworkingCoordinator · BolzanoOtzi, Iceman, Bolzano, Bow, eneolithic alps, predictive modelling, experimental archaeology -
Mar 2008
Research: L'Industria dei taglienti di Monte S.Vittoria
Univ. Granada · departamento Prehistoria Arqueologia · Univ. GranadaExperimental research on projectile impacts · Neoneli (OR)Lithic scatter, pre-historic hunting behaviour, projectile points impact -
May 2006–
Mar 2010Research: T.I.P.S. Terminal Impact Projectile Study
Paleoworking, UniFe · Paleoworking Network for Experimental Archaeology -
Oct 2005–
Apr 2006Research: C.F.P. Archeologie sperimentali
UniFe · Biologia Evoluzione · UniFeUniversità Ferrara, Museo dei Grandi Fiumi (Ro), Paleoworking · RovigoExperimental Archaeology, Primitive Technology, Primitive weapons, Throwing at distance, lithic technology -
May 2005–
Dec 2006Research: Scannig Isernia Paleosurface
3DS Srl, Gruppo studionet Srl, Università di Ferrara, Centro Europeo di Ricerche Preistoriche (CERP)3D Acquisition laser scanning -
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May 2008Research: 3D scanning Cultural Heritage
3DS srl, Soprintendenza Archeologica Sa.Av:Bn, MIDA Foundation -
Jun 2002–
Sep 2003Research: Lo.re.de.mo. Project
Ferrara University · Beni Culturali e Ambientali · Ferrara UniversityCERP, Unife · IserniaLithic Technology, Primitive weapons
Education
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Jun 1983–
Jul 1986Università di Bologna
Gauge Theories · PhDItaly · Bologna
Other
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Scientific MembershipsSociety of Primitive Technology
IIPP Istituto Italiano di Preistoria e Protostoria
Planetary Society
EEA
EXAR
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Other InterestsPaleoworking - Network for Primitive Technology - general director
L'Eredità Perduta - president
Tiro con l'Arco Tradizionale Magazine - Editor in chief
Questions and Answers (7) View all
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Answer added in Archaeobotany2 Any comments about the quality of wood from Taxus bacatta?By José Antonio López-Sáez · Spanish National Research CouncilVittorio Brizzi · Universita degli studi di FerraraFor what concerns me, Taxus baccata is one of the best woods for making bows, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. I know perfectly well that this is a... [more]For what concerns me, Taxus baccata is one of the best woods for making bows, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. I know perfectly well that this is an obvious answer, but in my studies on the prehistoric weapons technology , analyses of this wood are very frequent. If you are interested, I have several reports linking the structure of the bow to the dendrological analysis (disposal the growth rings in the most stressed parts).Following
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Question asked in Lithic TechnologyOpen Can anyone give me indications on publications related to the study of processing technology of concave surfaces in obsidian by abrasion?Precisely, I am interested on bowls and containers with circular cross section. I'm looking for both use-wear studies and experimental reports.Precisely, I am interested on bowls and containers with circular cross section. I'm looking for both use-wear studies and experimental reports.By Vittorio Brizzi · Universita degli studi di FerraraFollowing
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Answer added in Prehistoric Archaeology11 Use-wear as an indication of handedness?By Rengert Elburg · Landesamt für Archäologie SachsenVittorio Brizzi · Universita degli studi di FerraraYes, I made several years ago experimentation with adze blades (eclogite, giadeite of Monviso Mount) hafted in various size and shape. If i'll find th... [more]Yes, I made several years ago experimentation with adze blades (eclogite, giadeite of Monviso Mount) hafted in various size and shape. If i'll find the old reports that i wrote (unpublished) i'll send them to you straight away.Following
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Answer added in Prehistoric Archaeology11 Use-wear as an indication of handedness?By Rengert Elburg · Landesamt für Archäologie SachsenVittorio Brizzi · Universita degli studi di FerraraOk Rengert, what you describe reminds me the investigations in the windings nettle fiber on feathers of the two arrows (partially intact) of the equip... [more]Ok Rengert, what you describe reminds me the investigations in the windings nettle fiber on feathers of the two arrows (partially intact) of the equipment of of the Iceman: an arrow wrapped clockwise and the other counterclockwise. Loy assumed that they were produced by two different people, one right and one left-handed. I argued this interpretation, demonstrating that both could be made by the same person, simply by using two complementary techniques that were based on a different starting point of the winding, easily affected by how they were distributed spaces in the proximal end of the arrow (near the nock ) and by the type and dimensions of feather used. Very often in archaeological artefacts the interpretation that is obvious at first does not stand up to a good experiment. What is certain is that the investigator should be particularly qualified and experienced in the technology, it must have "confidence and practice" with the specific matter. In the past I have studied for a long time the ergonomics of axes / hatchets with handle. Do not ever reached satisfactory results until I organized a group of professionals "lumberjacks" and I studied their approach to the wood with a set of lithic axes and adzes made by us. More than half of my projectual assumptions turned out to be - at least - ridiculous! greetings, VittorioFollowing
Publications (22) View all
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Dataset: Brizzi, V., 2013: Seguire la corda, Lo Stress nei Flettenti, le Geometrie dell'Arco Published in : Tiro con l'Arco Tradizionale Magazine, n5, pp22 - 25
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ABSTRACT: un arco, da un punto di vista matematico predittivo, non è cosa semplice. Ovviamente per comprendere in pieno il pro-blema, occorrono strumenti e conoscenze matematiche. Ci si può anche interrogare che senso abbia, quando si sa perfettamente che la componente imprevedibile più complessa nel sistema Arciere-Arco e Freccia-Bersaglio è sempre l'elemento umano. Di certo, scomporre in basi alle leggi della fi sica i vari problemi legati alla meccani-ca dell'arco è consolante. Fredde analisi "da ingegneri" spiegano i concetti di base e la sperimentazione come conferma della teoria diventa un grande aiuto per acquisire consa-pevolezza e sfatare "luoghi comuni" una vol-ta per tutte. In questo articolo continueremo il nostro percorso "sulle spalle dei giganti", che nel nostro mondo – senza dubbio – rispondono al nome di Hickman, Klopsteg e Nagler. Questi studi qui riassunti, anche se datati temporal-mente (ed effettuati su archi di solo legno) sono la base da cui partire e possono rappresentare un ottimo aiuto per comprendere le basi tec-niche del funzionamento dell'arco tradizionale dritto, il caso più semplice. In questo articolo analizzeremo alcuni aspetti "statici". Effetti della deformazione permanente (set) e della pre-rifl essione del profi lo dell'arco. Molti archi di legno assu-mono una curvatura permanente dopo il loro uso ripetuto. il feno-meno è noto come il "seguire la corda". Anche se solo incordato per qualche minuto, un arco di legno a cui viene smontata la corda mostra delle deformazioni, anche se generalmente esse sono tem-poranee. Dopo pochi minuti l'arco ritorna al suo stato iniziale. A noi interessano le deformazioni permanenti: riducono notevolmente le prestazioni dell'arco. I grafi ci di fi g.2 e fi g.3 mostrano gli effetti della TECNICA "SEGUIRE LA CORDA" di Vittorio Brizzi deformazione permanente in funzione della tensione sulla corda e del diagramma allungo/carico. Le curve marcate con "0" si ri-feriscono ad un arco nuovo, senza alcuna deformazione che si manifesta. Le curve marcate con +10 signifi cano che l'angolo "A" (vedi fi g.1) è aumentato, cioè l'arco da scarico ha assunto una deformazione permanente di 10 gradi nel ventre. Le curve marcate con -10 corrispondono ad un arco precaricato, cioè con un "set" rifl esso iniziale di 10 gradi. La struttura dei tre archi (a parte il set) è analoga: stesse dimensioni (lunghezza, spesso-re, larghezza) stesso carico all'allungo fi nale ma considerevoli differenze nelle tensioni e nel dia-gramma di carico, come può essere ben notato nei grafi ci di fi g.2 e fi g.3. Nei grafi ci di fi g.4 e fi g.5 viene mostrato un test comparativo sperimentale tra cinque archi diversi come "set" (-20, -10, 0, +10, +20). Effetti della lunghezza totale dell'arco sugli stress statici -
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Dataset: 2009 Nuovi approcci sperimentali IIPP
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Article: About Iceman' Arrowhead - ACOTW n.6, Vol IV June 2012, pp3-12
Vittorio Brizzi, Alice Brizzi[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In the last few years several theories have been formulated about the death of the Iceman. Some of those, made recently by reputable scientists, are strongly against the scientific evidence discovered to this date. One of the most off base theories is without doubt the one which postulates a “ritual burial.” As in any scientific debate, all assumptions are considered, until certainty and facts prove therwise. What is certain is that this late theory of a “ritual burial” is quite hard to digest. Primarily because the scenario of an escape in which a running battle to the death occurred fits the forensic evidence which has been discovered. This evidence has been studied, its understanding has matured, and today this story of a conflict, � fight and subsequent death high on the mountain is quite difficult to dismantle. This article will examine some of the components of this scenario, relating to the documentary evidence of the arrowhead found eleven years ago in the Iceman’s left shoulder, and some aspects of the “material culture” of Copper Age artefacts like stone arrowheads.ACOTW. 06/2012; IV(6-6 - Vol IV):3-12. -
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Article: Brizzi V. Brizzi A., About Iceman Arrows - ACOTW Volume IV, Number 6 June 2012
Vittorio Brizzi, Alice Brizzi[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Hundreds of mummified gures have been found throughout the world. Some of them were as old as the Iceman, but none was discovered in his exact circumstances. Almost all of these mummies had arranged burials in which the mummification process was carried out by man or brought about by particular climatic or environmental conditions. These burials, in fact, tell us a great deal about a mummified person, and give us extremely interesting facts about its physiology, biology and genetics. But most of all, these details are important to give us evidence of ritual or religious procedures which, in turn, can relate to specii c social or cultural characteristics. In the last few years several theories have been formulated about the death of the Iceman. Some of those, made recently by reputable scientists, are strongly against the scientii c evidence discovered to this date. One of the most oo base theories is without doubt the one which postulates a "ritual burial." As in any scientiifc debate, all assumptions are considered, until certainty and facts prove otherwise.ACOTW. 06/2012;