CALL FOR PAPERS
GIORNATA DI STUDI
CUSHIONS, PADDING AND UPHOLSTERY IN ANTIQUITY
GERMAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE ROME
10./11.10.2024 IN ROME
The aim of our workshop is to shed light on a subject that is still largely unexplored: Cushions, paddings and upholstery, integral to both transport and the home. From trade practices and connections to representational habits and glimpes into the daily life, they can provide insights into a wide range of topics.
During the workshop we want to encourage an interdisciplinary approach, start building a network and discuss questions such as:
- How can we best detect, document, analyse and preserve traces of cushions, paddings and upholstery in archaeological contexts?
- What sources do we have other than the material remains and how can we interpret them?
- How should archaeological and historical research be organised in order to explore the full potential of this class of textiles?
TERMS OF APPLICATION
We are looking for early career researchers who would like to present their work on cushions, padding and upholstery in Antiquity in the fields of archaeology, ancient history and philology at our workshop.
If you want to present your project, we look forword to your application, containing an abstract (500 words) and a short CV (max. 2 pages).
Talks will be held either in Italian, English or German. Each participant is kindly asked to provide an abstract in English.
Accommodation will be provided and travel grants are available.
Deadline: 15.07.2024
For more information, please contact: berit.hildebrandt(at)uni-goettingen(dot)de; annemarie.schantor(at)dainst(dot)de