Reading the signs: Conference at Kellogg college
About this event
Join experts at the Reading the Signs conference for insightful discussions.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Decode medieval & Renaissance minds: Learn to interpret their signs and symbols.
• Explore economic history with Professor Gemmill, a leading expert in the field.
• Honour Dr. Oakes' legacy: Discover fresh perspectives on art history.
Event Highlights
- •Interdisciplinary conference offering fresh perspectives on the signs and symbols used by medieval and Renaissance people.
- •Inspired by the work of the late Dr Cathy Oakes, FSA, and Kellogg Fellow and art historian.
- •Explore how signs and symbols permeated all aspects of life in the medieval and early modern past.
Speakers
Professor Elizabeth Gemmill
Professor Emerita in Medieval Economic and Social History; Fellow Emerita of Kellogg College
Dr Christine Jackson
Fellow Emerita of Kellogg College, University of Oxford
Dr Lynn Robson
Fellow Emerita of Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford
Programme
Registration & Coffee (& H&S briefing)
Welcome/Introduction
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1: Professor Elizabeth Gemmill
TEA/COFFEE & BISCUITS11.25am – 11.45am Paper 1
Paper 2
Questions/discussion
LUNCH BREAK (Hot fork buffet, including three options, and dessert)
Introduction 21.30pm – 2.20pm
Paper 3
Paper 4
Questions/discussion
TEA/COFFEE & PASTRIES
Introduction 34pm – 4.25pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 3: Dr Lynn Robson
Closing remarks
Wine/Champagne Reception
Organized by: Oxford Festival of the Arts