Appel à communication : « Romanesque: Transmission, Reception, Imitation » (Toulouse, 13-17 avril 2026)

Appel à communication : British Archeological Association 9th Romanesque Conference, « Romanesque: Transmission, Reception, Imitation » (Toulouse, Hôtel d’Assézat, 13-17 avril 2026)

The British Archaeological Association will hold the ninth in its series of biennial International Romanesque conferences in Toulouse from 13-17 April, 2026.

The theme of the conference is Romanesque: Transmission, Reception, Imitation and the aim is to examine not only the ways in which techniques, iconographic motifs and styles moved around Romanesque Europe but also the ways and reasons they were adopted, and particularly how they were transformed in their new environment. Some aspects of the question are well-researched: the movement of artists or masons, patronal activity and monastic affiliation are obvious examples, and perhaps in need of critical re-examination. We do not, however, wish to repeat the themes of Romanesque: Patrons and Processes too much. We would also be interested in papers which deal with why certain motifs or approaches fail to take root and, indeed, transmission and reception across time. Other factors, the pre-existing artistic background, liturgical concerns, economic and social factors or transcultural exchanges will also have played a part.

Informations pratiques 

The conference will be held at the Hôtel d’Assézat in Toulouse from 13-17 April 2026 with the opportunity to stay on for two days of visits to Romanesque buildings in the surrounding area on 16-17 April.

Modalités de candidature

Proposals for papers of up to 30 minutes in duration should be sent to Quitterie Cazes and Richard Plant on romanesque2026@thebaa.org by 30 June 2025. Papers should be in English. Decisions on acceptance will be made by the end of July.