Description
This one-day workshop will offer a forum for discussing medieval culture through the lens of its modern contexts. Participants will share research in short lightning talks, organized in conference-style panels for discussion, and also visit the galleries of The Met Cloisters to consider how authentic medieval objects have been contextualized within a neo-medieval architectural frame. Particular attention will be paid to relationships between past and present: how the Middle Ages is variously construed as relevant to the modern world or an escape from it, the points of continuity and disruption, and the work required to make academic expertise legible to an ever-widening public audience.
The workshop is timed to follow The Cloisters 1925/2025, a one-day symposium to be held on Thursday, June 12 at The Met Cloisters and focusing on the formation of The Cloisters Collection in 1925, its ongoing relationships with European source sites, and its legacy for Medieval Studies in America. These events also coincide with a special installation highlighting this chapter of the history of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and its enduring impact on the collection and galleries today. The workshop is envisioned as an opportunity for a smaller group of advanced students and early career scholars to engage with these initiatives and connect them with their own research.
This event forms part of the Medieval Afterlives series of programs, co-organized Christopher Fletcher (Newberry Library), Shirin Fozi (Metropolitan Museum of Art), and Lynley Herbert (Walters Art Museum), that mark the 2025 Centennial of the Medieval Academy of America by exploring the future of Medieval Studies.
Cost and Eligibility
The workshop will enroll 12 participants by competitive application. Applications are welcome from medievalists of all fields, interests, and levels. First consideration will be given to advanced graduate students, junior faculty, and independent scholars.
There is no cost for the workshop. Successful applicants from CRS Consortium institutions may be eligible to receive Consortium Grants to help defray travel costs. For more details, consult with your local consortium representative.
Application Instructions
The workshop will enroll 12 participants by competitive application. All applications will be submitted through Slideroom.
Applications should include:
- A statement of no more than 500 words explaining how your work fits with the goals of the workshop.
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than three pages
The submission deadline is April 4, 2025. Application decisions will be made by April 18, 2025.
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