CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Francesco di Giorgio Martini: An Architectural Reconstruction

Collection of essays to be published by Peter Lang, Winter 2009. Edited
by Berthold Hub, ETH Zurich, and Angeliki Pollali, The American College
of Greece.

Francesco di Giorgio Martini represents a unique case in the history of
Renaissance "universal men". Painter, sculptor, architect and military
engineer, he was the Sienese counterpart of Leonardo da Vinci. The high
demand for his services - employed at the courts of Urbino and Naples
and referee for the cathedrals of Milan and Pavia - speaks of the esteem
of his contemporaries. The fame that he enjoyed during his lifetime was
not destined to outlive the sixteenth century. Vasari's assertion that
Francesco did more to resurrect good architecture than anyone since
Brunelleschi still comes as a surprise to modern readers. Francesco di
Giorgio Martini remains one of least studied Quattrocento architects.

In compiling this collection of essays, we wish to examine the different
aspects of Francesco di Giorgio's architectural oeuvre that have
received little attention or have been entirely overlooked by recent
scholarship. We hope to include in depth readings of his architectural
theories, and especially of the relationship between theory and
practice. Interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcome. We
invite proposals for papers from anyone working in the field of
Renaissance architectural history and theory. Topics could include but
are not restricted to:

- History and Theory of Architecture

- Cultural and Material context

- Architectural Patronage

- History of Science and Engineering

- History of the Illustrated Book

Abstracts of no more than 500 words and current CV, including full name,
email address, and any institutional affiliation, should be submitted to
both Berthold Hub (berthold.hubgta.arch.ethz.ch) and Angeliki Pollali
(apollaliacgmail.gr) by February 29, 2008. Please note that the final
paper should be approximately 5,000 words including notes. All
quotations should be accompanied by English translations. Obtaining
permission to use images in the final publication will be the
responsibility of the author.

Submission Timeline

- February 29, 2008 Abstract submission deadline. - March 17, 2008
Notification of abstract acceptance. Invitation to full paper
submission. - June 15, 2008 Submission of papers. - August 31, 2008 All
final entries submitted by e-mail. Work submitted after August 31 will
not be eligible for publication.

Dr. Berthold Hub, Assistant Professor ETH Zurich Institute for History
and Theory of Architecture

Dr. Angeliki Pollali, Adjunct Professor, Italian Renaissance Art and
Architecture The American College of Greece