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
December 30, 2023
By Stavroula Constantinou, Centre for Medieval Arts & Rituals (CeMAR, UCY)
Chanting, poetry recitation, and storytelling played a key role in Byzantine rituals, while rituals and ritual languages and structures constituted important elements of poetry and prose. This blog post brings to the fore the strong interrelationships between arts and rituals in Byzantine literature.December 13, 2023
The Concluding Conference of the “Network for Medieval Arts & Rituals” (NetMAR) took place in a hybrid mode, at the Ceremonial Hall of the University of Cyprus and online on the 4th of December 2023. The conference featured welcomes from several dignitaries; the launch of the network’s journal; a round table presenting the experiences of NetMAR Early Stage Researchers (ESRs); a musical performance; presentations by the EU partners’ Team Leaders; and two keynote lectures.
November 30, 2023
By Florian Abe, Tucher Kulturstiftung / Freie Universität Berlin
This blog post delves into Bamberg's late medieval Stations of the Cross, exploring their unique arrangement mirroring Jerusalem’s Via Dolorosa. These types of ensembles offered an immersive pilgrimage experience by intertwining art, architecture, and rituals that allowed visitors to physically follow Christ's steps, forging a profound connection between faith and experience that can still be grasped in the city today.November 1, 2023
The Concluding Conference of the Network for Medieval Arts & Rituals (NetMAR) will take place on Monday, the 4th of December 2023 at the Ceremonial Hall of the University of Cyprus.
