Event
Utopia Symposium
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Description
“The symposium aims to
investigate concepts of utopia in theoretical disciplines, analyze historical
attempts of realizing utopian visions in society, and interpret expressions of
utopian ideals in various artistic media.
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The symposium lectures will be structured in three sessions: Utopia as a theoretical
concept (Philosophy, theology, political science, the history of ideas), Utopian
science, technology and society (The history of science and technology, economic
and social history), Utopian aesthetics (Architecture, urban planning, the fine
arts, literature, theater and film).” (NIR)
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Place
The Norwegian Institute in Rome, Italy
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Date
6-7 May 2010