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Call for Papers

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY

THE ARCHITECTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY
AND THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF ARCHITECTURE
ROME, ITALY

The objective of this conference is to provide a forum for a dialogue on architecture and archaeology, and the numerous ways in which the two fields intersect. Of interest are archaeological sites with significant architectural artifacts, as well as, the collaborative work between architects, archaeologists, urbanists, historians, and museologists in the preservation, restoration, and reconstruction of these sites.

The conference takes place in Rome, Italy from September 15 th to September 17 th , 2005 at the British School at Rome and the Facolta Di Architettura, "Valle Giulia," Universita Degli Studi Di Roma, "La Sapienza."

This conference is held in concert with the Third International Workshop/Seminar “Premio Piranesi” for Villa Adriana, Tivoli and Rome. See: www.premiopiranesi.net.

Conference Organizer: Dr. Diane Archibald

Hosted by the British School at Rome and the Facolta Di Architettura, "Valle Giulia," Universita Degli Studi Di Roma, "La Sapienza" with the Patronage of the Canadian Embassy, Rome

Conference Sessions:
The conference is divided in 4 sessions:

1. Architecture and Archaeology
(a) intersections
(b) site work in progress

2. Architectural-Archaeological Sites in an Urban Setting

3. Preservation and Restoration

4. Reconstructing the Past

Abstract Proposals are requested in 500 words and sent as an attachment. Please indicate title of presentation and brief summary of topic, as well as equipment required. The deadline for proposals is August 21st, 2005.

Send abstract proposals to:
Dr. Diane Archibald PhD, FBSR
Research Fellow
British School at Rome
Via Gramsci 61
00197 Roma
Italia
diane@alfanet.it


PROGRAM:

Thursday, 15th September 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Conference Opening Presentation: Romolo Martemucci, The Pennsylvania State
University, “Sede di Roma,” 9:45 a.m.
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Keynote Speaker: John A. Pinto, Princeton University, 6:00 p.m.
Location: British School, Rome

Friday, 16th September 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Keynote Speaker: Alberto Pérez-Gómez, McGill University, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Aula Magna, Facolta di Architettura, Valle Giulia, Rome

Saturday, 17th September 10:00 a.m. to noon
Panel Discussion: “Dialogue on Re-constructing and Re-presenting Architectural Artifacts.” Participants of both the Architecture of Archaeology Conference and
Villa Adriana Workshop/Seminar
Location: Aula Magna, Facolta di Architettura, Valle Giulia, Rome

 

 

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