When does the lecture take place?

The lecture begins on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5 PM and lasts about 60 minutes.

Where does the event take place?

The lecture takes place in the dance hall of the Historical Museum Bamberg at Alte Hofhaltung, Domplatz 7, 96049 Bamberg.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the lecture is free.

Is registration required?

No, the event is public and registration is not required.

Who is giving the lecture?

The lecture is given by PD Dr. Katharina Schüppel from the Chair of Art History, particularly Medieval Art History, at the University of Bamberg.

What topics are covered in the lecture?

The lecture covers enamel artworks from European, Byzantine, and Islamic art, their transcultural references, and the significance of enameling from medieval art to the present.

Enamel between Fire and Culture: Explore Transcultural Art History in Bamberg

Name: Lecture: Enamel as a Material in Art: Transcultural Perspectives
Start: 2026-10-14T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Historisches Museum Bamberg, Tanzsaal

When Fire, Color, and Cultural History Converge

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the lecture Enamel as a Material in Art: Transcultural Perspectives at the Historical Museum Bamberg will provide a fascinating insight into a material that lies at the intersection of craftsmanship, painting, vessel art, and transcultural exchange. PD Dr. Katharina Schüppel, Chair of Art History with a focus on Medieval Art History, will lead a one-hour examination of the works.

Radiant Surfaces with Global History

Enamel artworks are among the key testimonies of European, Byzantine, and Islamic art. Their special effect arises from the interplay of metal and glass-like material: Radiant colors, shiny surfaces, and precisely applied forms give the objects an intense aesthetic presence. The lecture focuses on enamel as a multimaterial medium and as a manifestation of cultural encounters.

Vessels of Storage and Giving

Through selected artifacts, the lecture examines how vessels make social and ritual practices visible. Storing, handing over, and preserving take on a material form in enamel art. The art historical analysis connects object history, material research, and cultural education, illustrating how meaning unfolds through form, surface, and use.

From Medieval Art to the Present

The event spans a bridge from medieval art to contemporary positions. Here, enameling appears not only as a technical method but as a distinct artistic direction with a long history of knowledge transfer. The exhibition atmosphere of the Historical Museum provides the ideal setting to reflect on materials, manufacturing processes, and the connection between museum and university research.

University in the Museum: Experiencing Research Visually

The lecture is part of the series University in the Museum, where researchers from the University of Bamberg present current research focuses. The format combines scientific expertise with immediate encounters with works and objects. This creates an artistic experience that explains historical contexts while simultaneously making the sensory dimension of material, light, and color tangible.

Conclusion: A Free Evening for Art and Culture Enthusiasts

Visitors can expect a well-founded, education-oriented introduction to the history and present of enamel art. Those interested in medieval art, transcultural perspectives, material aesthetics, and museum research will have an inspiring evening in the dance hall of the Historical Museum Bamberg. Admission is free, and no registration is necessary - ideal conditions for an immediate aesthetic experience in the museum.