The 59th International Congress on Medieval Studies takes place Thursday, May 9, through Saturday, May 11, 2024. AVISTA is sponsoring three sessions and a roundtable on the topic of Notre Dame in Color.
Notre Dame in Color (1): Aesthetics and Meanings of Color
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 1:30–3:00 PM ET
Presider: Jennifer M. Feltman (University of Alabama)
“Observations on the Polychromy of Gothic Portals in France,” Markus Schlicht (Centre national de la recherche scientifique [CNRS])
“A Light Rich in Meaning and Color: The Stained Glass Windows of Notre-Dame de Paris,” Karine Boulanger (Centre André Chastel)
Notre Dame in Color (2): Scientific Analysis of Color
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 3:30–5:00 PM ET
Presider: Tania Kolarik (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
“The Polychromy of Gothic Portals: Contribution of Material Sciences,” Stéphanie Duchêne (Laboratoire de recherche des monuments historiques)
“The Polychromy of the Sainte-Anne Portal of Notre-Dame de Paris: New Insights Into the Construction Sequence of the West Facade's Three Portals,” Iliana Kasarska (Institute Catholique de Paris)
“Color as an Option: The Transept Portals in Notre-Dame in Paris,” Stephan Albrecht (University of Bamberg)
“The Architectural Polychromy of Early Gothic Buildings: The Color of Stone,” Géraldine Victoir (Université Paul-Valéry – Montpellier 3)
Notre Dame in Color (3): Technologies to Visualize Color
Friday, May 10th, 2024 | 1:30–3:00 PM ET
Presider: Gaby Chitwood (University of Oregon)
“Using Laser Scanning and Photogrammetry to Document the Décor of Notre Dame de Paris,” Grégory Chaumet (Plemo 3D, Centre André Chastel)
“From Analog to Digital: A Prototype for Visualizing the Layered Polychromy of the Sculptures of Notre Dame,” Jennifer M. Feltman and Jeremiah Stager (University of Alabama)
“Color Symbolism and Theological Shadings in Liturgical Chant for the Sainted and Saintly,” Jennifer Roth-Burnette (University of Alabama)
Notre Dame in Color (4): A Roundtable
Friday, May 10th, 2024 | 3:30–5:00 PM ET
Presider: Jennifer M. Feltman (University of Alabama)
Panelists: Stephan Albrecht, Grégory Chaumet, Stéphanie Duchêne, Karine Boulanger, Iliana Kasarska, Jennifer Roth-Burnette, and Markus Schlicht