CALL FOR PAPERS

Dear Sir/Madam.

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the XVI International Congress of Aesthetics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 18 to 23 July, 2004.

We are also pleased to invite you to contribute in any of the following ways: a paper, poster, musical performance, poetry, exhibition, panel, video or other media.

ORGANISATION

The Congress is organised under the auspices of the International Association for Aesthetics by the Brazilian Society of Aesthetics in cooperation with the State and Municipal Secretary of Culture of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, National Fine Arts Museum, Modern Art Museum, Bank of Brazil Cultural Centre and Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau.

THEME

The theme of the Congress is "Changes in Aesthetics". Discussion will cover the theories of philosophy of art, including criticism and praxis. The changes in practice and theory of art are of the utmost importance for the study of aesthetics throughout the history and philosophy of art. One of the basic concepts in the evolution of western art aesthetics may be understood as the keynote of Changes in Aesthetics. We will, therefore, concentrate on the problems of contemporary art and aesthetics. Emphasis will be given to the practice and theories relating to the extension of contemporary aesthetics, including anthropology, sociology, ecology, fashion, semiotics, art education, folklore, psychoanalysis, technology, and other areas of knowledge. We wish to emphasize the aesthetics of cultural diversity and its relationship to history as well as to criticism and everyday life. Lastly, it endeavours to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences in aesthetics to achieve a closer relationship between eastern and western cultures.

PROGRAMME

The programme will consist of contributed sections, invited plenary sessions and symposia. In addition to papers, contributions can be made in any media: posters, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, performances and videos. The use of electronic media is especially encouraged.

SECTIONS

The organisers suggest the following topics:

1. The main questions in philosophy of art.
2. Arts: Changes in their history, criticism and theories.
3. Artistic and aesthetic values.
4. Post-modernism and new concepts in contemporary visual arts.
5. Architecture, design, environment and new trends in aesthetics.
6. Ethics politics and aesthetics in everyday life.
7. The aesthetics of music, dance, literature, theatre and film.
8. Aesthetics, fashion and cultural anthropology.
9. Aesthetics, sexuality and the changes in the human body.
10. Aesthetics, media and new technologies.

Symposia on the following themes are also being planned:

1. Art, memory and the question of identity.
2. Reflections about the future of art and aesthetics.
3.Aesthetics in the age of electronic media.

CALL FOR PRESENTATION

Anyone wishing to present a paper should submit an abstract on the official form attached to this announcement. The length of the abstract should be limited to 200 words in English, French or German. Each speaker will be allotted 30 minutes for the presentation and discussion of the paper.The deadline is 15th January 2004.

It is not necessary to send full papers before the Congress. A letter of acceptance will be sent within two months of receiving the abstract. Approved abstracts will be published before the Congress.

A selection of papers will be published after the Congress in a Book of Proceedings. If you wish your paper to be considered for publication, please submit it to the organisers during the Congress.

If your contribution is not a paper, please use the Abstract Form to describe the idea of your contribution and, if necessary, send additional material separately.

LANGUAGES

The official languages of the Congress are English, French and German.

A number of events will be organised for the Congress:

Welcoming reception hosted by the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Concerts and musical performances, art exhibitions.

Workshops on frolic-art, films and video-art.

A cruise on Guanabara Bay.

Sugar Loaf and Corcovado tours.

Farewell Congress banquet with Brazilian cuisine.

There are several choices for hotels and student residences. Information is given on the attached form. Please note that the delegates are requested to make their own hotel reservations through the official travel agency Brazil Destination Marketing, c/o Angela Senise. E-mail: brazil@rjnet.com.br

CONGRESS FEE

The registration fee until 15th February 2004:

US$ 200 for Members of IAA

US$ 250 for Non - members

US$ 85 for Students

US$ 70 for Accompanying persons

From 16th February 2004 to 15th May 2004:

US$ 250 for Members of IAA US$

280 for Non - members

US$ 110 for Students

US$ 85 for Accompanying persons

From 16th May 2003 to 18th July 2004:

US$ 300 for Members of IAA

US$ 330 for Non - members

US$ 150 for Students

US$ 100 for Accompanying persons.

This will include admission to all Congress sessions, all official Congress material and parts of the social programme.

The fee for one day is US$ 135 and for Students US$ 100. This will include admission to that day’s Congress sessions.

All meals are at the delegate’s own cost. There are cafeterias and self service restaurants at reasonable prices.

The registration fee should be paid by credit card that will be converted to Brazilian currency. The fee will be adjusted according to the prevaling exchange rate.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations are to be sent direct to the organisers and must arrive before 30 March, 2004. Cancellations made prior to this date will be eligible to a refund of payments except a handling fee of 50% but no refund will be made after that date.

VENUE

The Congress will be held at the FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO – SCIENCE & CULTURAL FORUM.

Avenida Pasteur, 250 - Praia Vermelha - Rio de Janeiro.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Weather

The weather in Rio de Janeiro in July is usually pleasant, dry and warm. The day time temperature is about + 20º C (70º F). It may be said that winter in Rio is the best summer weather in the world.

Travel

Good bus connections and taxis direct from Rio International Airport take less than one hour to the hotels.

Visa

As the Brazilian Foreign Office bases its actions on reciprocity, some visitors from foreign countries will require a visa. Delegates are advised to check if a visa for Brazil is required.

Insurance

It is recommended that delegates arrange medical, theft and accident insurance for the period of the event. The organiser cannot be held responsible for any losses.

LIABILITY

The Brazilian Society of Aesthetics and KMB-Key Marketing Brasil accept no responsibility or liability for either personal or property damage, loss, injury, accident, delay or irregularity in any circumstance whatsoever, sustained or suffered in or during a cultural event, optional activity or package tour caused by acts or omissions beyond their immediate control.

PRE AND POST - CONGRESS TOURS

Pre and Post-Congress tours are being arranged by BRAZIL DESTINATION c/o Angela Senise. Information is provided in a separate leaflet.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONS

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR AESTHETICS, IAA, is a community of aestheticians which has institutionally existed for almost a century. The history of IAA begins as a history of international congresses. Its aim is to give institutional recognition to aesthetics as a field of humanistic knowledge, to encourage and promote inquiry into aesthetics, and to disseminate its findings by publishing the IAA Newsletter, the IAA Yearbook and organising international congresses. The first was organised by Max Dessoir in Berlin in 1918 and the three last were: (1995) Finland, (1998) Slovenia, (2001) Japan which was attended by 600 participants from 30 countries. In 2007 the IAA XVII International Congress of Aesthetics will be held in Turkey.

Professor Dr. Ken-ichi Sasaki is the President of IAA.

THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF AESTHETICS, ABRE is a member of the International Association for Aesthetics, IAA. When founded in 1988 during the 11th IAA International Congress of Aesthetics at Nottingham University, England, it was first called Latin American Association for Aesthetics, AEAL. In 1997 its name was changed to Brazilian Association of Aesthetics, ABRE. The purpose of ABRE is to create a study and research centre on the philosophy of art and aesthetics. To mantain a permanent forum for discussion. To further the exchange of philosophical ideas between Brazilians and foreigners through meetings at congresses, seminars and colloquies. In 1997, ABRE (then AEAL) successfully held the II Latin American Colloquy of Aesthetics – Aesthetics in Question – at the Rio de Janeiro State University, which attracted 300 delegates. The opening speeach was given by Arnold Berleant, then the president of IAA. This was the starting point for ABRE to become a wider known association and the outcome was an increase in the number of members of ABRE and IAA. We hope that this will also happen in 2004 with the XVI International Congress of Aesthetics.

Professor Dr. Nilza de Oliveira is the President of ABRE.

The cover drawing was done by Elena P.Castelo, a 6 year old Brazilian girl. With approval, the Executive Committee apropriated it as an anthropological symbol of creation for the XVI International Congress of Aesthetics . The designers of all printed matter for the Congress are: Luciana Gelli and André Gelli.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact:

XVI International Congress of Aesthetics

Official Congress Secretariat - c/o Marie Claire Mansour

KMB - Key Marketing Brasil

Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 135/710 – Leblon

22449-900 – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil Telefax: (55-21) + 2511-0943

e-mail: kmb3@kmbeventos.com.br

www.kmbeventos.com.br .