The British Archaeological Association will hold the ninth in its series of biennial International Romanesque conferences in Toulouse from 13-17 April, 2026.
The British Archaeological Association will hold the ninth in its biennial International Romanesque conference series on 13-17 April 2026. The theme is Transmission, Reception and Imitation in Romanesque art and architecture, and the aim is to examine not only the ways in which techniques, iconographic motifs and styles moved around Romanesque Europe but also the ways and reasons they were adopted, and particularly how they were transformed in their new environment. Some aspects of the question are well-researched: the movement of artists or masons, patronal activity and monastic affiliation are obvious examples, and perhaps in need of critical re-examination. Other factors, the pre-existing artistic background, liturgical concerns, economic and social factors or transcultural exchanges will also have played a part.
The conference will be held at the Hôtel d’Assézat in Toulouse from 13-15 April 2026 with the opportunity to stay on for two days of visits to Romanesque buildings in the surrounding area on 16-17 April. These will include visits to monuments and museums in Toulouse itself, and an excursion to Moissac. Booking forms and further information about the conference will be sent out later in the year.
Speakers include Dustin Aaron, Claude Andrault-Schmitt, Mañuel Castiñeiras, Kathleen Doyle, Cecily Hennessy, Wilfried Keil, Nathalie Le Luel, Javier Martínez de Aguirre, Robert Maxwell, Luigi Carlo Schiavi, Béla Zsolt Szakács, Elizabeth Valdez del Álamo, Rose Walker, and Michele Vescovi.
Conference Convenors: Quitterie Cazes and Richard Plant Conference Secretary: Kate Milburn. All enquiries about the conference should be sent to conferences@thebaa.org.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships for students are available to help cover their cost of the conference. Please apply by 31 January 2026, attaching a short CV along with the name and contact details of one referee. Applications should be sent to: rplant62@hotmail.com.
It would not be possible to mount this conference without John Osborn, and the British Archaeological Association wishes to take this opportunity to thank him for the boost to Romanesque scholarship afforded by his great generosity.