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Congreso "Vestir a la francesa o a la española": Exploring 18th-Century Fashion and Culture in Spain

This academic congress investigates the societal and economic implications of 18th-century fashion in Spain during the Enlightenment.

Delve into the 'Congreso Vestir a la francesa o a la española,' an insightful event held from September 18-20, 2024, at the Museo del Traje and Museo del Prado. This congress gathers specialists to analyze 18th-century fashion in Spain, examining its role in society, art, economy, and industry. It continues vital research into the Bourbon era's style, offering a platform for presentations and discussions.

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Exhibition summary

This congress, held on September 18-20, 2024, at the Museo del Traje and Museo del Prado, examines 18th-century fashion in Spain. It brings together academics, teachers, and students to discuss the implications of fashion on society, art, economy, and industry during the Enlightenment, continuing research from a previous 2007 congress.

Curatorial context

The congress «Vestir a la francesa o a la española»: La moda del siglo XVIII en España, taking place from September 18-20, 2024, aims to build upon the legacy of the 2007 "Vestir a la española" congress by focusing on the Bourbon era. It provides a platform for national and international academics, educators, and students to present, debate, and analyze fashion in Spain during the Age of Enlightenment, exploring its multifaceted implications on society, art, economy, and industry. A significant number of leading specialists from renowned European and North American museums, universities, and research centers are participating with presentations on their respective research areas. The congress is also open to other researchers whose proposals align with the theme. The event is co-organized by the Universidad de Navarra, Museo del Traje, Asociación de Amigos del Museo del Traje, and Museo del Prado, with a scientific committee comprising experts from various institutions. The program includes multiple sessions covering historical aspects, production, industry, representation, and new research approaches to 18th-century fashion and its cultural context.

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Attendance requires prior reservation. Registration and further information can be obtained by emailing [email protected].

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Sep 18, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Directed and coordinated by Amalia Descalzo Lorenzo, Saga Esedín Rojo, and Sandra Antúnez López. With participation from numerous specialists, including Aileen Ribeiro, Pascale Gorguet-Ballesteros, and Javier Arnaldo, among many others from various academic and institutional backgrounds.
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