This essay focuses on a group of medieval textiles produced during the 11th–12th century in the workshops of Islamic Spain. Nevertheless, they were transported into the Occident and were conserved in church treasuries. These textiles are characterized by the decoration motifs of oriental style, such as the adaptation of the grand medallions, the images of mythical animals, and the iconography of sovereigns. The luxurious Islamic textiles were utilized, in the liturgical contexts, as chasubles or shrouds; nevertheless, it is highly probable that these textiles were originally used in architectural contexts in the Islamic world. It is supposed that the function of these reconstructed textiles relates to their original use. The conception of soft architecture in the new sphere intersected with the original function of textiles.

Ruibo Yu

Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art

Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art conference is an international academic forum held biannually by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Saint Petersburg State University, supported by major Russian museums. The conference takes place alternately in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. In Saint Petersburg, the State Hermitage Museum acts as its permanent partner. In 2018, the conference is held in Moscow, with the State Tretyakov Gallery as partner museum.    The conference is dedicated to a wide range of issues related to history and theory of visual arts and architecture, conservation and interpretation of Russian and international cultural heritage, and interaction between academic science and museum experience. The chronological scope of this interdisciplinary forum spans from prehistoric era to contemporary stage. The conference welcomes art historians, culture theorists, archaeologists, art conservators, museum practitioners, and other humanities scholars whose research areas include architecture, visual and decorative arts.

The Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art conference is an international academic forum held biannually by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Saint Petersburg State University, with support from major Russian museums. The conference alternates between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, with the State Hermitage Museum serving as its permanent partner in Saint Petersburg. In 2018, the conference will take place in Moscow, partnering with the State Tretyakov Gallery. This conference addresses a wide range of issues related to the history and theory of visual arts and architecture, the conservation and interpretation of Russian and international cultural heritage, and the interaction between academic research and museum practice. The chronological scope of this interdisciplinary forum spans from the prehistoric era to contemporary times. The conference welcomes art historians, cultural theorists, archaeologists, art conservators, museum practitioners, and other humanities scholars whose research areas include architecture, visual arts, and decorative arts.

《Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art》会议是由莫斯科国立大学和圣彼得堡国立大学主办的国际学术论坛，每年举办两次，得到了俄罗斯主要博物馆的支持。会议在莫斯科和圣彼得堡交替举行。在圣彼得堡，冬宫博物馆是其永久合作伙伴。2018年，会议在莫斯科举行，特列季亚科夫画廊作为合作博物馆。会议专注于与视觉艺术和建筑的历史与理论、俄罗斯和国际文化遗产的保护与解读，以及学术科学与博物馆实践之间的互动等广泛问题。该跨学科论坛的时间范围涵盖从史前时代到当代阶段。会议欢迎艺术史学家、文化理论家、考古学家、艺术保护者、博物馆从业者以及其他人文学科的学者，研究领域包括建筑、视觉艺术和装饰艺术。

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