Genealogy and Literature in Premodern Italy
A two-day conference organised by the Department of Italian.
Organised by Igor Candido and Jonathan Schiesaro. Supported by the Ragusa Foundation for the Humanities, the FAHSS Faculty Award, and the Trinity Benefaction Fund.
Zoom link available upon request: schiesaj@tcd.ie
Please see below for full schedule:
June 4, 2.40–7.30 pm (Irish time)
2.40–3 pm Opening remarks
3–5 pm Panel 1: Le Tre Corone
Chair: Marco Veglia (Università di Bologna)
Igor Candido (Trinity College Dublin) Metafore genealogiche nei canti di Cacciaguida: una lettura stilistica
Bernhard Huss (Freie Universität Berlin) Monarchi buoni, imperatori cattivi. Genealogie autocratiche in Petrarca, De remediis
Michael Papio (University of Massachusetts at Amherst) Una genealogia di influenze filosofiche in Boccaccio
5–5.30 pm Coffee break
5.30–7.30 pm Panel 2: Umanesimo e Rinascimento
Chair: Jonathan Schiesaro (Universität Bern / Trinity College Dublin)
Johannes Bartuschat (Universität Zürich) Padri, figli e genealogie nella letteratura artistica
Jean-Louis Fournel (Université Paris–8) Firenze e le genealogie discusse di una crisi repubblicana tra XV e XVI secolo
Roberto Galbiati (Università di Torino) “Il meglior homo ch’al mondo sia”: Rugiero, capostipite di casa d’Este
8.30 pm Conference Dinner
June 5, 9.30–12 pm (Irish time)
9.30–11.30 am Panel 3: Rinascimento maturo
Chair: Igor Candido (Trinity College Dublin)
Serena Laiena (University College Dublin) Il paradigma genealogico nella commedia dell’arte: biografia, drammaturgia, iconografia
Jonathan Schiesaro (Universität Bern / Trinity College Dublin) Genealogia come storiografia nel primo Granducato di Toscana
Matteo Leta (University College Dublin) Genealogie, sistemi di parentela e agnizioni nella commedia del Rinascimento: alcuni esempi
11.30 am–12 pm Closing remarks
This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: schiesaj@tcd.ie