APA Blog : CFP: Collecting and Displaying Ancient Near Eastern Materials in the Museum

Past, Present, Future. Session at the American Schools of Oriental Studies 2012 Annual Meeting

Please consider sending in a title and abstract for *Collecting and Displaying Ancient Near Eastern Materials in the Museum: Past, Present, Future* for the ASOR Annual Meeting, November 14-17, 2012 in Chicago, IL.

The session aims to bring together scholars and professionals interested in sharing ideas and discussing aspects of the history, current challenges, and future of collecting and displaying ancient near eastern art and archaeology in the museum institution. A wide range of approaches is aimed for, including aspects of the history and formation of early collections, changing educational values and the impact of ever-changing international regulations. Though papers on museum collections in the US will be of primary focus, comparative studies from transcontinental contexts including those of the countries of origin themselves are especially encouraged. The goal is to create a discussion forum in which scholars and museum professionals at both junior and senior levels can present and openly explore their ideas, discuss research theories, methodologies, and challenges related to museums. Paper proposals fostering trans-national, multi-disciplinary approaches to the study of the ancient near east in the museum environment are very welcome. The deadline is February 15, 2012. Please submit your title and abstract of not more than 200 words to http://www.asor.org/am/2012/2012-call-2.html - For questions or further information please do not hesitate to contact: Alexander Nagel, nagela@si.edu.

Alexander Nagel, PhD, Assistant Curator of Ancient Near East
Freer|Sackler - Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art
1050 Independence Avenue SW - MRC 707, PO Box 37012
Washington DC 20013-7012 - Phone: 202.633.0406 - nagela@si.edu