VMs: Smithsonian Botanical Symposium, 6th-8th May 2004

[Nick Pelling <incoming@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi everyone,

Here's a nice looking conference (just posted up on PharmWeb) in 
Washington, with the first two days devoted to the history of botany and 
horticulture. The first listed author is an expert on Arabic and Persian 
agricultural manuals, and discusses the rose as synaesthesia: the second 
discusses Ottoman gardens and their relation to Byzantine gardens, etc. 
Interesting stuff! :-)

Cheers, .....Nick Pelling.....

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"Botanical Progress, Horticultural Innovations, and Cultural Changes":
Smithsonian Botanical Symposium 2004, in collaboration with Dumbarton Oaks 
and the United States Botanic Garden, Washington DC, May 6-8, 2004.

In order to analyze the potential impact on the fields of botany and 
horticulture of modern changes in scientific and cultural practices, 
presentations at this symposium will offer broad perspectives, relating 
large botanical and horticultural changes to the cultural, social, 
economic, and political context throughout history. The contributions of 
botanical and horticultural changes to very different domains of culture 
and social practice, such as medicine, religious practices, eating habits, 
taste for exoticism, production and use of perfumes, conspicuous 
consumption, and social distinction, will also be examined.

Attendees will be able to register for the Dumbarton Oaks sessions (May 6 
and 7), the Smithsonian session (May 8), or both.

To get more infos about the symposium and to register, please visit:

http://persoon.si.edu/sbs/

Best regards,

Alain Touwaide


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