An interdisciplinary conference at the Norwegian Institute in Rome (DNIR), 24 -26 May 2023, Organized by Dr. Marianne P. Ritsema van Eck (UiO) and Dr. Kaja Merete Hagen (UiO). Ever since fourth century CE, iconic objects and places have played a formative role in articulating Christian sacred space. This conference investigates the specific role ofContinue reading “Call For Papers: Hagio-Scape! How mobility and materiality shaped pre-modern geographies of devotion (400-1700): an international conference at the Norwegian Institute in Rome 24 – 26 May 2023. Deadline: 15 October 2022”
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Online Roundtable: The Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kyiv: Roundtable Discussion with Thomas Dale, Ioli Kalavrezou, and Sofia Korol’. Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, 12:00–1:30pm CT
The Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kyiv: Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 | 12:00–1:30pm CT | Zoom The cathedral of St. Sophia in the historic center of Kyiv dates to ca. 1037 and is one of the most remarkable medieval monuments of Kyivan Rus. The building was designed, built, and decorated according to Byzantine traditionsContinue reading “Online Roundtable: The Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kyiv: Roundtable Discussion with Thomas Dale, Ioli Kalavrezou, and Sofia Korol’. Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, 12:00–1:30pm CT”
Call for Papers: The Senses: Present Issues, Past Perspectives, Congressi Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Switzerland,24-27 April 2023 (Deadline 30 June 2022)
We invite abstracts for 20-minute papers in the field of medieval sensory studies for the international workshop ‘The Senses: Present Issues, Past Perspectives.’ The workshop is organised by Prof. Annette Kern-Stähler (University of Bern, Switzerland), Prof. Elizabeth Robertson (University of Glasgow, UK), and Dr. des. Laura Bernardazzi (University of Bern, Switzerland) and is funded byContinue reading “Call for Papers: The Senses: Present Issues, Past Perspectives, Congressi Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Switzerland,24-27 April 2023 (Deadline 30 June 2022)”
Job Opportunity: Teaching Associate in Medieval Art and Architecture, Department of History of Art, University of Cambridge, Deadline 6 June 2022
Applications are invited for a temporary Teaching Associate in Medieval Art and Architecture, to start from 1 August 2022. The position is full-time and fixed term for 12 months. The purpose of the role is to contribute to department teaching with a specialism in Medieval Art and Architecture. Specifically, the role holder will be askedContinue reading “Job Opportunity: Teaching Associate in Medieval Art and Architecture, Department of History of Art, University of Cambridge, Deadline 6 June 2022”
Call For Editors: Histoire de l’art editorial board, deadline: 19 December, 2021
The journal Histoire de l’art is looking for a member specializing in medieval art history and a member specializing in modern art history for its editorial board. The journal is dedicated to the publication of articles by young researchers, thus established in a dialogue with more experienced researchers who support them. Along with the other members of the editorialContinue reading “Call For Editors: Histoire de l’art editorial board, deadline: 19 December, 2021”
Call For Papers:“False Dichotomy: Sacred & Secular in the Middle Ages”,9th Annual Medieval Studies Colloquium at UW–Madison, deadline: 31 December, 2021
The Medieval Studies Colloquium is an annual event which takes place on UW–Madison’s campus each spring. The Colloquium offers an opportunity for graduate students in multiple disciplines to present their research in the various fields of medieval studies, share and receive feedback, and participate in discussion on topics of interest with peers from a wider,Continue reading “Call For Papers:“False Dichotomy: Sacred & Secular in the Middle Ages”,9th Annual Medieval Studies Colloquium at UW–Madison, deadline: 31 December, 2021″
Call For Papers: Rhythms and Resonances. Sounding Objects in the Middle Ages. Deadline 15 January 2022
Call for PapersConference at the German Center for Art History – DFK Paris (and online)May 19–20, 2022 Organization:Philippe Cordez (Centre allemand d’histoire de l’art – DFK Paris)Rebecca Müller (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg)Joanna Olchawa (Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main) According to ancient legend, one day Pythagoras was walking past a forge and heard four hammers pounding irons on anContinue reading “Call For Papers: Rhythms and Resonances. Sounding Objects in the Middle Ages. Deadline 15 January 2022”
New Publication: Harmony in Bright Colors. Memling’s God the Father with Singing and Music-Making Angels Restored
Includes a CD with a compilation of representative fifteenth-century musical pieces performed on reconstructed versions of the instruments shown in Memling’s panels. Hans Memling’s God the Father with Singing and Music-making Angels formed the upper register of an enormous polyptych painted for the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria la Real in Nájera, Spain. The three large panelContinue reading “New Publication: Harmony in Bright Colors. Memling’s God the Father with Singing and Music-Making Angels Restored”
Podcast Episodes: Les Enluminures, Sacred Measurements (Episode 33) and Feasts (Episode 34)
Episode 33 – Sacred MeasurementsMedieval measurement developed as a bodily reference tool, often relying on an object’s relationship to the human body to determine its size, scale or weight. Today, measurement may seem like a natural part of our lives, but have you ever wondered how a unit of space or volume was developed? WhatContinue reading “Podcast Episodes: Les Enluminures, Sacred Measurements (Episode 33) and Feasts (Episode 34)”
New Publication: The Ghent Altarpiece, Research and Conservation of the Interior: The Lower Register
Written by: G. Steyaert, M. Postec, J. Sanyova, H. Dubois With observations, research and documents by:Painting Conservators-Restorers: K. Froyen, N. Laquière, L. Mortiaux, F. Rosier, B. Devolder, C. de BoulardChemical Research Scientists: G. Van der Snickt, F. Mederos-Henry, C. Glaude, F. Vanmeert, S. De Meyer, S. Legrand, A. Coudray, S. Kuckova, K. JanssensSpecialists in Scientific Imagery and Photography:Continue reading “New Publication: The Ghent Altarpiece, Research and Conservation of the Interior: The Lower Register”
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