Aesthetic approaches between the early Christian, Byzantine and early Islamic world
This is a call for application in an international and interdisciplinary project between Goethe University
Frankfurt and Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany), Boğaziçi University Istanbul and Atatürk University
Erzurum (Turkey) funded by the German Academic Research Council (DAAD).
What is the project about?
Orient and Occident were in continuous contact in particular during the first millennium CE, exchanging
people and ideas, motifs, goods and practices. There are manifold allusions to and appropriations of the other,
reflecting an intense cultural contact and exchange besides all the hostile events that took place. To that
respect, Orient and Occident cannot be separated when trying to understand and contextualize creative and
aesthetic processes of this period in particular in the East Mediterranean. This project focuses on aesthetic
interaction and aims to connect different disciplines and bring students from Turkey and Germany together
through scientific and cultural dialogues.
Who can apply?
The project is open to advanced BA and MA students, PhD candidates as well as Early Career Researchers
(ERCs) of disciplines such as Art History, Byzantine Studies, Archaeology, Islamic Studies, Sociology, etc. The
common language will be English; knowledge of Turkish would be advantageous.
What is your contribution?
The project includes three “schools” comprising reading classes and excursions to Germany and Turkey over
2023 and 2024. Participants receive reading assignments within small groups, are supervised by the organizers,
and are supposed to prepare presentations on the subjects. While the preparations will be held digitally, the
whole group will meet in person during the excursions. A joint virtual exhibition is planned towards the end of
the project. You will need to attend one initial information session, then you will be able to prepare the
readings with your fellows within the group. Your contribution can span about 2 hours per week.
Our Schedule:
“Autumn School” (Jul – Sep 2023), including a ten-day excursion to Frankfurt and Mainz
“Winter School” (Oct 2023 – Jan 2024), including a ten-day excursion to Istanbul
“Summer School” (Mar – Jul 2024), including one week excursion to Erzurum
Exhibition “Women & Art. The female in early Christian, Byzantine and early Islamic art production”
How can I apply?
Please send the following documents via email to: Dr. Fateme Rahmati < Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! >
- Short academic CV (including your research interests)
- Letter of motivation and letter of reference from your supervisor or academic teacher
- Proof of proficiency in English
Deadline: 26th of June 2023
What do you get?
You will discover how art has been or can become a platform for exchange, understanding and communication
between different nations and religions. You will work with international specialists in the field, make friends
across disciplines and countries, visit exciting places and get stirring experiences. All participants will receive a
joint certificate after completion of the project.
JProf. Dr. Hagit Nol
Dr. Fateme Rahmati
Prof. Dr. Dirk Wicke
PD Dr. Sergei Mariev Prof. Dr. Nevra Necipoğlu
Prof. Dr. Oya Pancaroğlu,
Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Kafescioğlu
Prof. Dr. Koray Durak
Prof. Dr. Mahdi Mohammadzadeh
Prof. Dr. Nevin Ayduslu
(Goethe University Frankfurt) (Gutenberg University Mainz) (Boğaziçi University Istanbul) (Atatürk University Erzurum).
Frankfurt and Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany), Boğaziçi University Istanbul and Atatürk University
Erzurum (Turkey) funded by the German Academic Research Council (DAAD).
What is the project about?
Orient and Occident were in continuous contact in particular during the first millennium CE, exchanging
people and ideas, motifs, goods and practices. There are manifold allusions to and appropriations of the other,
reflecting an intense cultural contact and exchange besides all the hostile events that took place. To that
respect, Orient and Occident cannot be separated when trying to understand and contextualize creative and
aesthetic processes of this period in particular in the East Mediterranean. This project focuses on aesthetic
interaction and aims to connect different disciplines and bring students from Turkey and Germany together
through scientific and cultural dialogues.
Who can apply?
The project is open to advanced BA and MA students, PhD candidates as well as Early Career Researchers
(ERCs) of disciplines such as Art History, Byzantine Studies, Archaeology, Islamic Studies, Sociology, etc. The
common language will be English; knowledge of Turkish would be advantageous.
What is your contribution?
The project includes three “schools” comprising reading classes and excursions to Germany and Turkey over
2023 and 2024. Participants receive reading assignments within small groups, are supervised by the organizers,
and are supposed to prepare presentations on the subjects. While the preparations will be held digitally, the
whole group will meet in person during the excursions. A joint virtual exhibition is planned towards the end of
the project. You will need to attend one initial information session, then you will be able to prepare the
readings with your fellows within the group. Your contribution can span about 2 hours per week.
Our Schedule:
“Autumn School” (Jul – Sep 2023), including a ten-day excursion to Frankfurt and Mainz
“Winter School” (Oct 2023 – Jan 2024), including a ten-day excursion to Istanbul
“Summer School” (Mar – Jul 2024), including one week excursion to Erzurum
Exhibition “Women & Art. The female in early Christian, Byzantine and early Islamic art production”
How can I apply?
Please send the following documents via email to: Dr. Fateme Rahmati < Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! >
- Short academic CV (including your research interests)
- Letter of motivation and letter of reference from your supervisor or academic teacher
- Proof of proficiency in English
Deadline: 26th of June 2023
What do you get?
You will discover how art has been or can become a platform for exchange, understanding and communication
between different nations and religions. You will work with international specialists in the field, make friends
across disciplines and countries, visit exciting places and get stirring experiences. All participants will receive a
joint certificate after completion of the project.
JProf. Dr. Hagit Nol
Dr. Fateme Rahmati
Prof. Dr. Dirk Wicke
PD Dr. Sergei Mariev Prof. Dr. Nevra Necipoğlu
Prof. Dr. Oya Pancaroğlu,
Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Kafescioğlu
Prof. Dr. Koray Durak
Prof. Dr. Mahdi Mohammadzadeh
Prof. Dr. Nevin Ayduslu
(Goethe University Frankfurt) (Gutenberg University Mainz) (Boğaziçi University Istanbul) (Atatürk University Erzurum).