Palaces for Rent: Real Estate in Lisbon in the 18th century

This conference is the third in a series dedicated to palaces in eighteenth-century European cities. Following the first conference focused on Rome (UNED, 2019, https://artepensamiento.hypotheses.org/3672), and the second on Madrid (UNED, 2020, https://artepensamiento.hypotheses.org/4467), the third and last edition is dedicated to the palatial heritage of the city of Lisbon. We seek to explore the particular case of Lisbon during the eighteenth century, which the urban plan and constructive history in Lisbon literally were blown off during the earthquake in 1755, so we can actually deal with two cities, one before and another after the earthquake.

The purpose of this third conference is to gather specialists with different areas of expertise in order to delve into the uses and practices of housing in Lisbon during the eighteenth century, taking into account the social and urban transformations of the city and the changes in the uses of domestic space in palaces, either coming whether by long-term residents (the nobility, bourgeoisie or higher public state officials) or the short-term residents during the diplomatic, political and economic missions (diplomats, travellers, businessmen, agents, etc.).

Potential topics for discussion could include but are not limited to:
- Joanine Palaces versus post 1755 palaces, architectural and artistic aspects.
- Internal organization of palaces, spaces and etiquette, from theory to practice.
- The palace as the place of courtly sociability and courtly society.
- Supply and demand in the housing market, sales or rentals.
- Decoration and interior design of noble residences
- Structure of noble households in Lisbon, servants, duties, etc.
- Ambassadors, legates, cardinals and other representatives and their Madrid residences.
- Topographies of noble and diplomatic power.

We invite scholars at all stages of their careers to propose 20-minute presentations in any of the main European languages. Candidates are invited to submit their proposals by June 30, 2021 to both scientific directors Pilar Diez del Corral Corredoira (diezdelcorralgeo.uned.es) and Milton Pedro Dias Pacheco (miltonpachecofcsh.unl.pt) and they should include title, an abstract (up to 500 words) and a brief CV (max. 1 page). Unfortunately, it will not be possible to cover travel and accommodation costs for participants. Applicants will be notified of the final selection by July 15, 2021.

Scientific direction:
Pilar Diez del Corral Corredoira | UNED | Madrid
Milton Pacheco, CHAM | Lisboa

Scientific committee:
Alexandra Gago da Câmara | Universidade Aberta | Lisboa
António Filipe Pimentel | Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian | Lisboa
Nuno Senos | Universidade Nova de Lisboa | Lisboa
Pilar Diez del Corral Corredoira | UNED | Madrid
Milton Pedro Dias Pacheco | CHAM | Lisboa