Plague in Early Modern Italy (1630-1631)
Call for papers
Friday, 5 June 2020 -
The Medici Archive Project - Palazzo Alberti, Florence
Over the last few years a number of studies have been written about plague in early modern Italy. However, very few have dealt with Italy as a whole, focussing instead on specific case studies or microhistories.
The aim of this conference is to bring together a wide range of approaches from across Northern and Central Italy during one of the most virulent outbreaks of contagion, also known as the Manzonian plague.
Of particular interest is the analysis of the impact that this epidemic had on the experiences of individuals and communities, including government officials, members of courts, medical and health board personnel, clergy, and the population at the level of the family, street and neighborhood.
The conference organizers, John Henderson and Alessio Assonitis, invite proposals for 25-minute papers (in English or Italian) that address the following themes:
Scholars interested in participating should send:
- an abstract in English or Italian (no more than 200 words)
- a one page curriculum vitae
to education@medici.org by 1 February 2020 at the latest.
Selected participants will receive partial funding for travel and accommodation.
Friday, 5 June 2020 -
The Medici Archive Project - Palazzo Alberti, Florence
Over the last few years a number of studies have been written about plague in early modern Italy. However, very few have dealt with Italy as a whole, focussing instead on specific case studies or microhistories.
The aim of this conference is to bring together a wide range of approaches from across Northern and Central Italy during one of the most virulent outbreaks of contagion, also known as the Manzonian plague.
Of particular interest is the analysis of the impact that this epidemic had on the experiences of individuals and communities, including government officials, members of courts, medical and health board personnel, clergy, and the population at the level of the family, street and neighborhood.
The conference organizers, John Henderson and Alessio Assonitis, invite proposals for 25-minute papers (in English or Italian) that address the following themes:
- Art and Architecture
- Religion
- Institutional Reactions
- News, News Networks and Mail
- Minorities, Xenophobia and Scapegoating
- Poverty and the Urban Environment
- Lazarettos and Hospitals
- Plague and the Senses
- Urban versus Rural
- Gender
- Violence and Punishment
- Medical and Scientific Theory and Practice
Scholars interested in participating should send:
- an abstract in English or Italian (no more than 200 words)
- a one page curriculum vitae
to education@medici.org by 1 February 2020 at the latest.
Selected participants will receive partial funding for travel and accommodation.
Contact Info:
Carlotta Paltrinieri
Contact Email: education@medici.org
URL: http://www.medici.org/?p=5719
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