Displaced authenticity: Medieval wall paintings in transformation
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Föreläsare
Anna Henningsson, Kunstwissenschaftlisches Institut, Technischen Universität Berlin, Tyskland
Titel
Displaced authenticity: Medieval wall paintings in transformation
Abstract
Displaced Authenticity: Medieval Wall Paintings in Transformation
In the roof-spaces of medieval parish churches in southern Sweden and Denmark wall paintings from between 1150 and 1330 are extant. During the 15th century these images became transposed to the attics of the churches because brick vaults replaced open roof constructions or plain wooden ceilings.
The wall paintings are still, despite their physical displacement, located on the walls that they were originally created for – even though the spatial and perceptual setting has completely changed. Due to their relocation into a concealed space, they are out of sight for present-day church visitors. Following the re-discovery of the paintings in the early 20th century, they were re-imagined and re-configured in new contexts and mediums through drawing and photography. In addition, more recently they have been experienced and viewed through different digital technologies.
This presentation aims to elaborate on how spatial medial transposition affects the ontology of an ensemble of displaced medieval wall paintings. I intend to discuss their displacements and display through theories of authenticity.
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Anna Henningsson, is a doctoral candidate at the Art History Department of the Institute of Theory and History of Art and Historical Urban Studies at Technical University of Berlin. Her dissertation project “Roof-space Imagery: Medieval Wall Paintings in Transformation” addresses the reception and ontology of medieval wall paintings in roof-spaces in medieval parish churches. Contact: a.henningsson@campus.tu-berlin.de
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Bild: Målning från Överselö kyrka, Södermanland (detalj) föreställande S:t Botvid och S:t Sigfrid. Foto: Lennart Karlsson, Statens historiska museer.