First General Meeting of COST Action on Print Culture and Public Spheres in
Central Europe, 1500–1800
First General Meeting of COST Action on Print Culture and Public Spheres in
Central Europe, 1500–1800
Author(s): Michael WögerbauerSubject(s): Cultural history, Museology & Heritage Studies, Archiving, Electronic information storage and retrieval, Economic history, History of ideas, 18th Century, Scientific Life, Conference Report, Sociology of Literature
Published by: AV ČR - Akademie věd České republiky - Ústav pro českou literaturu
Keywords: conference reports; Print Culture; Public Spheres; Central Europe; Early Modern; Bibliographic Database; Transnational Perspective;
Summary/Abstract: In February 2025, 72 scholars from diverse disciplines gathered in Prague for the first meeting of the COST Action on Print Culture and Public Spheres in Central Europe, 1500–1800. This initiative, led by Mona Garloff from the University of Innsbruck, aims to explore the historical dimensions of public discourse and political authority, emphasizing the impact of print culture. The event highlighted the importance of understanding early modern public spheres to address contemporary transformations. Key objectives include publishing a handbook on regional book histories and creating a bibliographic database. The meeting featured keynote lectures on children's instructional print, the intermediality of public spheres, and the dynamic geography of book culture. These contributions underscore the network's commitment to a multilingual and transnational perspective, promising significant insights into the cultural historiography of Central Europe.
Journal: Cornova
- Issue Year: 15/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 106-107
- Page Count: 2
- Language: English
