IIHSA 2022 Dublin Day School

'Glass in the Ancient World'

The United Nations has designated 2022 as the 'International Year of Glass (IYOG2022)'. Glass has variously been described as 'the defining material of the human era' and as a 'material that has changed the world'. While is an intrinsic part of modern life, early or ancient histories of glass are less well known. In our 2022 IIHSA Day School we will explore aspects of glass and glass-related materials across the Mediterranean, with themes including technology, scientific analyses, trade, art and iconography.

The event is hosted by the Department of Classics, Trinity College Dublin and supported by the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute

Location: Trinity College Dublin & online (register below via Eventbrite)

Programme:

Marina Milic, ‘The first glass: the use of obsidian in early societies’

Joanne Murphy, ‘“Who doesn’t love a bit of bling!” Glass from the Bronze Age tombs at Pylos, Greece’

Christine Morris, ‘Dazzling the senses: fabulous faience from Minoan Crete’

Brendan O’Neill, ‘Early medieval Irish glass: evidence for making and use?’

Hazel Dodge, ‘Souvenirs of the Bay of Naples: Picturing the sites on late Roman glass flasks’

Rachel Moss, ‘Glass in medieval Ireland. A fragmentary overview’

Charlie Kerrigan, ‘Blue is the Warmest Colour: Glass Fantasies from Catullus to Harry Clarke’