CALL FOR PAPERS Rome in the Nordic Countries. Images of ancient and modern architecture, 17th-18th century

An international seminar is scheduled on November 2025 to present the results of a research program (PRIN) coordinated by the Universities of Rome Sapienza, Roma Tre, Politecnica delle Marche, on the production, international diffusion and influence of graphic materials (prints, illustrated books, maps, drawings) related to Classical and contemporary Roman and Italian architecture in the Nordic countries (17th and 18th century).

The aim is to reach a deeper understanding of the itineraries and patterns of diffusion architectural languages based on classical codes consolidated across Western Europe between 1650-1750. Major centres of elaboration and diffusion were Rome and Paris, where Academies endorsed the role of drawing, and promoted the production of prints and illustrated books as basic teaching materials, laying the foundation of a shared architectural language across the continent. 

The research group will investigate architects and patrons’ collections of prints, drawings and illustrated books acquired during their training years in Rome, focusing on the bracing links between Italy and countries renovating their building traditions adopting Classicism for the first time. 

PRIN 2022-2025 European Community-Italian Ministry of University and Research

P.I. Mario Bevilacqua, Sapienza Università di Roma

Antonello Alici, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona

Saverio Sturm, Università Roma Tre

All proposals (max 1200 words) can be written in English, French or Italian.

The proposals should be addressed to: nordicromeconference@gmail.com by 31st January 2025.

The call is attached here.