Network for Medieval Arts & Rituals (NetMAR)
We are an international, cross-disciplinary network dedicated to the study of medieval arts and rituals.
NetMAR brings together scholars, researchers, and students from different countries, backgrounds, institutions, and disciplines, all of whom are committed to academic excellence and to widening participation.
The network is made up of three major partners:
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement No 951875.
Latest Blogs, News & Announcements
October 30, 2022
By Prof. Dr. Christian Schäfer, University of Bamberg
In the mid-15th century, the writings of Nicholas of Cusa elicited a controversy on the purpose and efficacy of intellectual powers for the knowledge of God, the so-called ‘Tegernsee debate’. But he and his followers not only participated in this dispute about the intellect and its role in the mystical ascent, they also drew conclusions from it to strengthen their reform movement.October 13, 2022
Members of the NetMAR consortium have planned workshops and meetings with interested stakeholders to define targets, limitations and prospects of collaboration. The 2nd NetMAR Stakeholders Workshop will be held on the 9th November 2022 at the University of Cyprus. This workshop will focus on mobilizing the living heritage of medieval arts and rituals. The keynote speaker will be Ms Patricia Alberth, Director of the Bamberg World Heritage Office.
October 13, 2022
NetMAR announces the 2nd Reading Group series for Fall 2022 – Spring 2023, organised by NetMAR Partner UNI BA. Committed to fostering inclusive, exciting conversations, NetMAR runs reading groups open to all researchers and scholars interested in some of the different aspects covered by the project. The reading groups run under the broad theme of Arts & Rituals in the Medieval Period and Beyond.
September 30, 2022
By Michaela Pölzl (UNI BA)
International NetMAR Summer School: NetMAR is excited to share with its blog readers a recap of its very successful summer school on “Teaching (in) the Middle Ages: Arts – Rituals – Education” that was held at the University of Bamberg in July 2022.Last Updated on July 17, 2023