What the event is about
«Cerámica medieval ibérica en Flandes. Comercio y estatus» is a scientific meeting bringing together European specialists at the Museu de Ceràmica in Valencia to study the presence of Iberian ceramics in Flanders during the Late Middle Ages. The focus is particularly on Valencian production, which reached Flemish markets and circulated among its elites.
The event addresses three key aspects: the circulation of these pieces, their commercialisation, and the value they held in their destination. The goal is to delve into the commercial and cultural exchanges between the Iberian territories and Flanders, highlighting the prestige and social relevance Valencian ceramics achieved in medieval Europe.
Topics covered
The presentations at «Cerámica medieval ibérica en Flandes» showcase new research based on two types of sources. Firstly, archaeological findings of Iberian pieces in Flemish soil; secondly, representations of this ceramics in Flemish painting, where it appears as an object associated with the status of its owners.
The intersection of archaeology and art history allows for reconstructing which pieces were exported, how they were used, and what they signified for those who acquired them.
Who it is for
The Museu de Ceràmica’s event will interest researchers and students of archaeology, medieval history, and art history, as well as enthusiasts of Valencian ceramics who wish to learn about its international projection in the medieval period.
