Rethinking the Italian Eighteenth Century and its Transnational Connections
Over the past 25 years, the transnational perspective has played a pivotal role in reshaping the scope of eighteenth-century studies, illuminating vibrant exchanges and interactions across borders. This symposium aims to achieve two primary objectives: first, to solidify Italy’s influential position within the transnational cultural tapestry of the eighteenth century, thereby dispelling notions of British and French hegemony; second, to deepen specialists’ comprehension of Italian eighteenth-century scholarship. These goals will be pursued through the collaboration of a diverse team of experts from Italy and the United States, who will collectively explore novel avenues and pioneering directions in the field. Presentations will be delivered in English.
Symposium Organizer
Stefania Buccini (Professor of Italian) will serve as the symposium coordinator sbuccini@wisc.edu. She is a member of the research project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities: “Rethinking Eighteenth-Century Italian Culture and Its Transnational Connections.”