Online Conference: Cultural Exchanges between Korea and the West – Artifacts and Intangible Heritage

Date of event:   07/05/2021 − 08/05/2021

The First International Conference of “East and West in Korean Studies” Project

Format: Online conference over ZOOM (registration required)
Duration: 7-8 May 2021
Organized by: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy

The Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice invites applicants for the First International Conference of “East and West in Korean Studies” Project to be held at Ca’ Foscari University from May 7th to 8th, 2021.

The focus of this conference is on cultural exchanges and historical encounters between Korea and the West in premodern and modern times in the form of cultural artifacts and intangible heritage. It endeavors to find the various points of contacts and exchanges throughout the centuries that have contributed to the shaping of the history and culture of Korea, as well as examining the role of Korea at the crossroads of these exchanges.

Organizing committee
Dr. Jong-Chol An (Assistant Professor at Ca’ Foscari University and AKS Project Director)
Dr. Ariane Perrin (Researcher and AKS Project Manager)
Ms. Giulia Prendina (AKS Project Assistant)

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