The Art of Mediation in History and Humanities

We are pleased to invite you to the 8th International Conference on Arts and Humanities, organized by the International Centre for Studies of Arts and Humanities (ICSAH), After the success of the past events, shaped by a fruitful exchange of ideas, this year our aim is to explore the The Art of Mediation: Cross-Cultural Dialogue in History and the Humanities.

Throughout history, individuals, institutions, communities and cultural products such as artworks or language have played essential roles in mediating between cultures. Whether navigating religious difference, political conflict, trade rivalries, or artistic novelties, these mediators helped shape the shared spaces between civilizations.

This year’s conference invites scholars and practitioners to explore the many forms and functions of intercultural mediation in past and present. From royal marriages and diplomatic missions to multilingual performances and artistic hybridities, we aim to shed light on the human and cultural mechanisms that allowed people to communicate, negotiate, and coexist across boundaries.