Dress research as an academic discipline draws from the fields of visual studies, linguistics, and cultural studies, and alternates between detailed empirical analysis of material culture and its interpretation. Fashion in images (painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture) and in written works are typically considered through the lens of art history and historical analysis, whereas the research on textiles and clothing tends to favor technology-based methods of investigation.
Yet not infrequently, it appears that the various specialized interests are generating independent strands of research leaving untapped the potential to create synergies and to synthesize diverse research approaches. Seeking ways to address this desideratum will be one key aim of this conference. "Cross-reading," the juxtaposition of different source texts, requires particular meticulousness and a thorough knowledge of the different research disciplines. Common to all the disciplines engaged in dress research is the question of how to precicsely define and delineate the image-dress-fashion triad. In the framework of this multidisciplinary conference, we want to bring about a reflection on applied methods and, with it, a collective self-positioning of the disciplines with regard to dress. The focus of discussion will be on methodical and methodological questions surrounding the reconstruction of dress and its significance in visual and textual media.
Information on participating / attending:
Presentations will be held in German and English. The papers in German will be translated simultaneously into English.
We kindly ask for a binding, free registration. Please use the Registration form for the Conference: https://www.interdisciplinary-laboratory.hu-berlin.de/en/registration-form-confe...
Date:
02/18/2016 18:00 - 02/21/2016 13:00
Event venue:
Humboldt Graduate School
Luisenstraße 56
Festsaal
10116 Berlin
Berlin
Germany
Target group:
all interested persons
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Art / design, Cultural sciences, History / archaeology, Religion, Social studies
Types of events:
Presentation / colloquium / lecture
Entry:
02/15/2016
Sender/author:
Ibou Diop
Department:
Stabsstelle Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
yes
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event53342
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