Theme:
2. Archaeological Sciences, Humanities and the Digital era: Bridging the Gaps
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Medieval Sensorium: Exploring the Archaeology of the Senses
Content:
In recent decades, the exploration of sensory experiences in the Middle Ages has attracted increasing attention across diverse scientific disciplines. This session is envisioned as a dynamic platform that fosters interdisciplinary dialogues, delving into the multifaceted sensory landscape of the medieval world. The central question addresses how medieval communities perceived, understood, and harnessed their sensory reality. Therefore, this session aims to uncover the intricate interplay of senses within their spatial contexts, the portrayal of sensory experiences in visual arts, and the sensory encounters that enriched the lives of rural and urban medieval communities. It sets out to discuss a wide spectrum of sensory encounters, encompassing both interior and exterior spaces, including those of sacred and secular significance. Particular interest is placed on the methodologies employed for researching the sensory experiences of the medieval world, as well as the presentation of research outcomes. Consequently, contributions that employ cutting-edge technologies to explore and map sensory experiences within historical contexts are warmly welcome. Embracing an interdisciplinary approach, this session promises to illuminate and broaden our understanding of the medieval sensorium and the profound role that the senses played in shaping cultural practices and landscapes of the medieval world.
This session is organized by the CULT-AURAL project, CA19131, and the MAHPA research group, and it is open to everyone.
Keywords:
archaeology of senses, medieval, sight, smell, touch, hearing
Session associated with MERC:
yes
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Zorana Dordevic (Spain) 1
Co-organisers:
Jasmina Ćirić (Serbia) 2
Xavier Costa-Badia (Spain) 3
Affiliations:
1. Departament de Història i Arqueologia, Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
2. University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts
3. Institut de Recerca en Cultures Medievals (IRCVM), Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
THIS SESSION CAN NOT BE SELECTED AT THIS MOMENT