Iran and China: Common Heritage and Contemporary Relations
| From: | Fr 27-09-2024 12:00 |
| Until: | Sa 28-09-2024 17:30 |
| Where: | The Courtroom, Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society (Oudeboteringestraat 38, Groningen) |
On September 27th and 28th, ICOG and the Centre for Religion and Heritage will be hosting a conference on historical and contemporary Sino-Iranian relations. Convened by William Figueroa of University of Groningen and Peyman Eshaghi of Free University Berlin, the conference will bring together scholars interested in the shared material and immaterial cultural heritage related to the long history of economic interaction and social exchange between the Persian and Chinese empires, as well as the ways in which such heritage is presented and leveraged today in the service of contemporary political projects. Panels will cover a wide range of subjects and timeframes, including literature, ceramics, folklore, and economic relations in the ancient, medieval, and modern eras.
Online attendance is possible. Please email w.a.figueroa rug.nl for online link.
Time
September 27th: 12:00-17:30
September 28th: 9:00-17:30
Convenors
William Figueroa (University of Groningen)
Peyman Eshaghi (Free University of Berlin)
Since ancient times, connections between Iran and China have flourished through trade and literature. This has resulted in significant mutual influence on the artistic, cultural, and political development and histories of various peoples residing in the Iranian plateau, China, and Central Asia. Today a large amount of extant tangible and intangible cultural heritage exists in both Iran and China attesting to this shared history. Both forms of heritage are often referenced, put on display, and mobilized in support of a range of political and personal projects. Given its historical significance and contemporary relevance, the goal of this conference is to bring together scholars considering these common ties of cultural heritage, as well as how they are situated in contemporary academic, political, or cultural debates.
Keynote Speakers
Arang Keshavarzian, NYU
Khodadad Rezakhani, Leiden Institute for Area Studies
We invite interested scholars to send an abstract (300 words max.) and a one-page CV to: w.a.figueroa rug.nl.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE for abstracts: 15 May 2024
Notification of the accepted abstracts: 30 May 2024
Deadline for submission of the first draft of presentations: 30 Aug 2024
Conference Date: Sept 27-28, 2024