CENTRE FOR CULTURAL AND URBAN HISTORY (Research unit)

Id: UA_1274

University of Antwerp

The Center for Cultural and Urban History intends to study historical developments within past urban societies as the outcome of a complex interplay between economic, cultural (religious), social and political processes. As a result, in several of the current research topics (sub)disciplinary boundaries are crossed. Current research themes comprise - among others - the study of medieval and sixteenth-century urban societies, the relationship between art, markets and the economy in early modern cities, the selling out of Antwerp art in the century 1650 - 1750, transpport price history, book history, reformation and republicanism in the sixteenth century, retailing and fashion developments (c. 16 - c. 18)

Post addresses:

Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, BE

Acronym:

105/GES/CCS

Keywords:

URBAN HISTORY,SIXTEENTH CENTURY,BOOK HISTORY

Discipline codes:

• HUMANITIES (H)
  • Theology
    • History of the christian church
  • History and arts
    • Modern history (up to ca. 1800)
    • Medieval history