5th ICIHCS

Art, Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

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Complutense University of Madrid November 25, 2026 7-20 workdays sympo_madrid@icihcs.org Manuscript Template

Scope

The symposium is intended for researchers, conservators-restorers, museum and heritage professionals, archaeologists, art historians, specialists in scientific analysis, and students interested in cultural heritage conservation. Topics include performing arts heritage and stage objects; historical musical instruments and functional restoration; archaeological heritage and in situ conservation; musealization and rural heritage management; graphic documents, works on paper, and bibliographic heritage; material culture and historical memory; cultural identity and personal ornaments; analytical techniques applied to heritage; authenticity; sustainability; and the relationship between tangible and intangible heritage.

Topics

The main topics of this symposium are listed below.

Fine Arts & Design

  • Artificial Intelligence in Art
  • Visual Arts
  • Generative Art
  • Immersive Installations
  • NFTs and Digital Ownership
  • Interactive Art
  • Data Visualization Design
  • Sustainable Art Practices
  • Contemporary Art
  • Art Criticism
  • Animation Production
  • Music and Dance Studies
  • Bio-Art and Biodesign
  • Traditional Media (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)
  • Digital Media (3D Animation, UX Design, Corporate Design)
  • Commercial Design (Advertising, Editorial Design)

History & Philosophy

  • Ethics and Applied Philosophy
  • Metaphysics and Epistemology
  • Political Philosophy and Governance
  • Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • Environmental and Climate History
  • Military and Diplomatic History
  • Religious and Cultural History
  • Social Movements and Public History
  • Post-Colonial Studies and Global History
  • Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness

Culture & Sociology

  • Digital Sociology
  • Sociology of Climate Change
  • Migration and Globalization
  • AI and Society
  • Sociology of Technology
  • Social Media Impact
  • Post - Colonial Sociology
  • Sociology of Mental Health
  • Inequality and Social Justice
  • Gender Studies in Sociology
  • Core Fields (e.g., Theoretical Sociology, Historical Sociology)
  • Specialized Areas (e.g., Urban Sociology, Criminology, Rural Sociology)

Literature & Translation

  • Contemporary and New Century Literature
  • Literary Theory and Criticism
  • Digital and Network Literature
  • Gender Studies in Literature
  • Cross-Cultural and Literary Translation
  • Technical Translation and Localization
  • Classical and Ancient Literature
  • Multimedia Translation and Adaptation
  • Regional and Comparative Literature
  • Environmental and Eco-Criticism in Literature
  • Literature and Poetry

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.

Journalism & Mass Media

  • AI in Journalism
  • Digital Transformation in Media
  • Social Media Journalism
  • Data Journalism
  • VR and AR in Media
  • Blockchain and Media Ownership
  • Ethics in Digital Media
  • Influencer and Social Media Journalism
  • Cross-Platform Journalism
  • Public Interest Media
  • Traditional Sectors
  • (Print Media, Electronic Media, Opinion Journalism)
  • Specialized Journalism Types
  • (Investigative, Political, Entertainment Journalism)
  • Film and Film Production
  • Photography and Film Production
  • Theater and Film Studies