Author, Institution: Thomas Andre Jeremy Gloaguen, Kaunas University of Technology
Science area, field of science: Humanities, History and Theory of Arts, H003
Research Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Zaleckis (Kaunas University of Technology, Humanities, History and Theory of Arts, H003)
Prof. Dr. Hab. Sebastien Gadal (Aix-Marseille University, France, Humanities, History and Theory of Arts, H003).
Dissertation Defence Board of History and Theory of Arts Science Field:
Dr. Giovanni Fusco (French National Centre for Scientific Research, France, Humanities, Theory and History of Arts, H003) – chairperson
Prof. Dr. Michele Campagna (University of Cagliari, Italy, Humanities, Theory and History of Arts, H003)
Prof. Dr. Dalia Dijokienė (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Humanities, History and Theory of Arts, H003)
Prof. Dr. Vaidas Petrulis (Kaunas University of Technology, Humanities, History and Theory of Arts, H003)
Prof. Dr. Sandra Treija (University of Turin, Italy, Humanities, History and Theory of Arts, H003)
Dissertation defence meeting will be at Rectorate Hall of Kaunas University of Technology (K. Donelaičio 73-402, Kaunas)
The doctoral dissertation is available at the library of Kaunas University of Technology (Gedimino 50, Kaunas) and on the internet: T.A.J. Gloaguen el. dissertation.pdf
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Annotation: This research examines the regionalisation of the Baltic through historically constituted material spatial systems in two territories with divergent historical trajectories: Scania (Sweden) and the coastal zone of Klaipėda (Lithuania), for three reference periods (1915, 1975, and 2025). The study is based on an analysis of changes in road networks, built-up areas, as well as land use and land cover patterns. Drawing on historical maps and contemporary geospatial data, the research develops a multi-scalar and multi-temporal spatial modelling framework to identify continuities and transformations in spatial systems. The results reveal the existence of recurrent structures in both territories and highlight three major phases of transformation: agricultural intensification in the early twentieth century, urbanisation and agro-industrial restructuring between 1945 and 1990, and coastal metropolisation alongside territorial reconfigurations driven by territorial planning. The research demonstrates that spatial structures provide valuable indicators of long-term territorial dynamics, revealing comparable organisational logics shaped by distinct local historical legacies. This approach contributes to the renewal of regional geographical studies by integrating the socio-cultural dimensions of territories.