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Call for papers Revealing Medieval and Renaissance Europe: Makers and Markets 1100 – 1600 V&A Lecture Theatre: 18-20 February 2010 The Medieval & Renaissance Galleries at the V&A open to the public in November 2009, presenting an innovative display of the Museum’s exceptional European collections dating from 300-1600. Focusing on one of the gallery themes and the date range 1100-1600, the aim of this conference is to cast new light on our understanding of artistic production, how objects were traded and used, and what this reveals about the culture in which they were produced. Papers are invited that provide fresh interpretations of existing knowledge, or revelations that have arisen from research or conservation of medieval and renaissance objects, as well as from archival discoveries. Contributions should relate directly to objects or contexts that are relevant to the V&A’s medieval and renaissance collection. We are keen to receive papers that address inter-connections between different cultures or that highlight links across the periods covered by the galleries. The conference will be of particular interest to scholars, lecturers and tutors as well as special interest groups and adult learners. If you would like to offer a contribution to this conference, please complete the attached Expression of Interest Form and include a 150-200 word abstract. The deadline for submission is 14 May 2009. Papers are chosen by a panel convened at the V&A. Please send your completed form and abstract to: [log in to unmask] or Victoria and Albert Museum Adult Learning Team Cromwell Road London SW7 2RL Additional copy of CFP and Expression of interest form attached.