Call for Papers:
Ancient Graffiti in Context
Workshop: School of Archaeology & Ancient History, University of Leicester
November 8, 2008
This workshop will examine the spatial and social context of graffiti in
the Greek and Roman worlds. Graffiti has been marginalised in
archaeological and historical studies, published in distinct volumes or
seen as a curiosity. There are few theoretical studies of ancient graffiti
or its interpretation, and little reflection on how we – as scholars –
categorise this material.
New questions now need to be asked: How do we negotiate the relationship
between text and image? What can we say about the materiality of textual
graffiti? What social processes or practices produce graffiti? To what
extent does graffiti represent or subvert the cultural values of the
society in which it occurs? By bringing together examples and approaches
from across the discipline we hope to develop a better understanding of
graffiti and what it can contribute to bigger questions about the ancient
world.
Potential speakers, including postgraduates, are encouraged to submit
abstracts of c.300 words by email to the organisers by May 31st, 2008.
For more information, contact:
Dr Claire Taylor, Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin
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Dr Jennifer Baird, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of
Leicester
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