In recent years, research into the noble house in Portugal has received varied contributions from different disciplinary areas – History, Art History, Architecture, Archivistics, Tourism, among others. The majority of these studies are published, while others are preserved in libraries and archives, as is the example of academic works, such as doctoral theses and master’s dissertations, which, in some cases, are not promoted and publicized.

Thus, we seek to open space for the promotion of research around the aforementioned theme, giving priority above all to original works. At the same time, we seek to take stock of the research carried out with particular focus on that which developed around the “tower house”, the “manor house”, the “manor house”, in a chronology that encompasses the Middle Ages and the period modern.

The Congress will follow a fluid and flexible model, with four sessions, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. In these sessions, defended and ongoing projects will be presented, as well as overall views from already established researchers. It will then be possible to compare and discuss the experiences, achievements and methodologies followed and outlined by researchers from different universities.

​Thematic lines:

  • History, origin and experiences of the houses;
  • Founders, owners, master builders and architects;
  • Relationship of the house with the surrounding space;
  • Forms of visual distinction in noble architecture.

Submission and standards:
Proposals for communications (20 minutes) must present the title, abstract (300 to 350 words) and five keywords. The identification of the author(s), public email, affiliation and biographical note(s) (maximum 100 words) must be presented in a separate document, as proposals will be submitted to a scientific arbitration process under anonymity. .

All proposals must be sent to email moradasdenobreza@gmail.com.com by January 15th.

Location: Palácio Fronteira, Lisbon
Date: March 7-8, 2024

Call for proposals until: January 15, 2024
CC evaluation until: January 31, 2024
Communication of results: February 1, 2024

Entrance free, but registrations are mandatory. Please register here.

Organization:
Institute for Medieval Studies (NOVA FCSH)
Fundação das Casas de Fronteira e Alorna

Organizing committee:
Ana Celeste Glória (IEM – NOVA FCSH)
Miguel Metelo de Seixas (IEM – NOVA FCSH)
Joel Moedas-Miguel (Fundação das Casas de Fronteira e Alorna)

Comissão Científica:
António Filipe Pimentel (FCG)
Hélder Carita (IHA – NOVA FCSH)
Isabel Mendonça (IHA – NOVA FCSH)
João Vieira Caldas (IST – UL)
José Augusto de Sotto Mayor Pizarro (CEPESE – UP)
Luísa Trindade (UC)
Luís Filipe Oliveira (IEM – NOVA FCSH)
Mário Barroca (CEPESE – UP)
Maria de Lurdes Rosa (IEM – NOVA FCSH)
Miguel Gomes Martins (IEM – NOVA FCSH)
Nuno Senos (IHA – NOVA FCSH)
Nuno Gonçalo Monteiro (ICS – UL)