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Visual Intersections 3 2018 : Visual Intersections 3 --- 11-13 of July 2018 in Durham, United Kingdom | |||||||||||
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The Centre for Visual Arts and Culture presents the third in a series of Summer Schools which brings scholars together to explore the interdisciplinary nature of visual culture and exchange current ideas and approaches in the field.
We welcome proposals from researchers working in a wide range of disciplines, including art, history, anthropology, philosophy, archaeology, sociology, management, business, economy, computer science, chemistry, physics, and psychology, among others. We invite proposals for short contributions (maximum of 20 minutes in the form of presentations, demonstrations, participatory engagements or other presentation styles) on any aspect of visual culture pertaining to the following: • Constructions of Knowledge, Identity and Memories • The Sacred and the Profane • Politics of Visual Culture • Materiality of Vision • Landscapes and Experiences • Visual Methodologies and Interdisciplinarity • Critical Approaches to Visual Evidence The summer school provides an open and welcoming intellectual space in which postgraduate and early career researchers can explore current issues in visual culture. Invited speakers include Professor Michael Crang (Durham University); Dr. Mark Westgarth (Director of the Centre for the Study of the Art and Antiques Market, University of Leeds) and Neil Taylor (TAP Architects, Edinburgh). Presentations will be complemented by workshops aimed at enhancing visual research methodology skills. The event will also include tours of Durham architecture, Durham Castle, Ushaw College and a drinks reception at the Oriental Museum. Application process The closing date for proposals is 28.02.2018. Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words, including 5 keywords, and a one-page CV. Submissions and queries should be directed to visualintersections@gmail.com. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their submission within two weeks of the closing date. For more information on the Centre for Visual Arts and Culture, please refer to our website https://www.dur.ac.uk/cvac |
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