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4 years ago in Art History , Humanities By Sonam Bhatia
What research themes are addressed in the CFP on pleasure in Early Modern art?
I’m developing a paper proposal on sensory and aesthetic experience in the 16th century. This recent CFP on "pleasure" seems perfectly aligned, but its thematic scope isn't fully clear from the brief announcement. Could you outline the core research themes or critical questions it likely invites? I want to ensure my approach fits within the intended scholarly conversation.
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By Rishabh Khanna Answered 2 years ago
From my experience with similar CFPs, they typically aim to move beyond simple iconography. I would recommend looking for themes that treat pleasure as a complex, critical category. You’ll likely see calls for papers on the sensorium how art engages touch, smell, and sound to elicit delight. Another strong theme is the ethics of pleasure, examining moral debates about sensual representation. I have also seen frameworks addressing social performance how art facilitated pleasure in courtly or public rituals. Focus on how pleasure intersects with power, knowledge, or transgression in the period.
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