RENAISSANCE QUARTERLY
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Scholars through Renaissance Discourse
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship, integrating perspectives from history, literature, philosophy, art history, and cultural studies to provide comprehensive insights into Renaissance culture. - Cultural Exchange and Global Perspectives:
RENAISSANCE QUARTERLY explores the dynamics of cultural exchange during the Renaissance, including interactions between Europe and non-European cultures, as well as the impact of colonialism and globalization. - Material Culture and Artistic Practices:
The journal frequently investigates material culture, focusing on the production, consumption, and significance of art objects, artifacts, and everyday life in Renaissance society. - Gender and Identity Studies:
A significant area of inquiry involves examining issues of gender, sexuality, and identity within Renaissance literature and culture, reflecting contemporary debates in gender studies. - Religious and Philosophical Contexts:
The journal addresses the complex interplay of religion, philosophy, and politics in the Renaissance, considering how these factors shaped individual and collective identities.
Trending and Emerging
- Environmental Humanities:
A growing interest in the environmental context of the Renaissance is emerging, with scholars examining how ecological concerns and the natural world influenced cultural and artistic production. - Digital Humanities and New Media:
The integration of digital tools and methods in Renaissance studies is on the rise, facilitating new forms of analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of research. - Transnational and Postcolonial Studies:
There is an increasing focus on transnational perspectives that analyze the Renaissance as a global phenomenon, considering the implications of colonialism and cultural exchange. - Emotional and Affective Histories:
Scholars are increasingly investigating the emotional dimensions of Renaissance literature and culture, exploring how feelings and affect shaped human experiences and identities. - Health and Medicine in the Renaissance:
Research on health, medicine, and the body during the Renaissance is becoming more prominent, reflecting contemporary concerns about bodily autonomy, health practices, and medical knowledge.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Narratives:
There has been a shift away from conventional historical narratives that focus solely on political events or prominent figures, as scholars increasingly seek to explore marginalized voices and alternative histories. - Exclusive Focus on European Perspectives:
The journal's previous emphasis on European-centric studies has diminished, giving way to more inclusive approaches that consider global interactions and the impacts of colonialism. - Static Interpretations of Art:
Analyses that rely heavily on established interpretations of art and literature without considering contemporary theoretical frameworks are appearing less frequently, as scholars adopt more dynamic and varied methodologies. - Narrow Gender Studies:
Earlier explorations that solely categorized gender roles within rigid frameworks are declining, with a growing preference for nuanced discussions that incorporate intersectionality and fluidity in identity.
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