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Conques Across Time : Inventions and Reinventions (9th–21st Centuries)

FOLETTI, Ivan; Adrien PALLADINO; Adrian BREMENKAMP; Philippe CORDEZ; Vincent DEBIAIS et. al.

Basic information

Original name

Conques Across Time : Inventions and Reinventions (9th–21st Centuries)

Authors

FOLETTI, Ivan; Adrien PALLADINO; Adrian BREMENKAMP; Philippe CORDEZ; Vincent DEBIAIS; Cynthia HAHN; Lei HUANG; Martin LEŠÁK; Janet MARQUARDT; Kris RACANIELLO; Sabina ROSENBERGOVÁ; Éric SPARHUBERT; Pavla TICHÁ; Michele Luigi VESCOVI and Cécile VOYER

Edition

Rome, 592 pp. Convivia, 5, 2025

Publisher

Viella

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Book on a specialized topic

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

Publication form

printed version "print"

Organization

Filozofická fakulta – Repository – Repository

ISBN

979-12-5469-923-2

Keywords in English

Conques; Romanesque; medieval art; art history; medieval sculpture; medieval architecture; treasures; objects; medievalism; neo-medieval; Soulages;

Links

101007770, interní kód Repo.
Changed: 13/6/2025 00:50, RNDr. Daniel Jakubík

Abstract

V originále

Conques, a small town of extraordinary medieval significance, has long captivated scholars and visitors alike. Renowned for its abbey church, an unparalleled collection of goldsmiths’ treasures, and a rich history of reinventions, Conques offers a unique lens through which to explore the intersections of art and history, both medieval and neo-medieval. In this volume, leading experts chart its transformation from a medieval monastic center to a modern cultural landmark, illuminating both its origins and its reinventions across the centuries. Spanning the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century, the book—the first comprehensive monograph on the site—examines the architecture, legendary histories, and strategies of representation that shaped Conques’ medieval identity, alongside modern interpretations molded by nineteenth-century restorations, twentieth-century century presentations, and Pierre Soulages’ celebrated engagement with the site. The result is a rigorous yet accessible reassessment of the myths surrounding medieval art and its modern reinterpretations. At its heart, this volume reveals Conques as more than a historic site—it is a living testament to the enduring interplay between medieval heritage and contemporary imagination, challenging us to rethink the narratives that define the medieval past in today’s world. This volume is a principal outcome of the four-year research project Conques in the Global World: Transferring Knowledge from Material to Immaterial Heritage (2020–2024) funded by the European Research Executive Agency through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action.

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