BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 13.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:We invite paper proposals for a panel onÌýSymmetrical Structures Ìýand Patterns in Islamic Architecture\, Poetry\, and Imagination\,Ìýfor the Ìý13th Congress of the Society for the Interdisciplinary Study of Symmetry. The congress is scheduled to take place August 22-29\, 2025\, Ìýat the Ort hodox Academy of Crete.ÌýABSTRACTS DUE MAY 1Ìý³Ù´ÇÌýbier.carol@gmail.comÌýandÌých arleshowley1@g.ucla.edu.\nÌýPapers in the panel will beÌýallotted 20 minutes \, plus discussion. See below for a description of the panel and further d etails\, including preparation of the abstract.\nPANEL PROPOSAL:ÌýSymmetric al StructuresÌýand Patterns in Islamic Architecture\, Poetry\, and Imaginat ion\nPersian and Islamic lands witnessed an intense flourishing of art\, a rchitecture\, mathematics\, science and poetry beginning in the 9th centur y. From the poetry ofÌýFerdowsi\, Farrokhi Sistani\, and Gorgani to the mon uments of Bukhara\, Isfahan\, and Maragha\, poetic\, artistic\, and archit ectural forms emerged that would become predominant throughout the Islamic world. At the same time\, the translation and advancement of scientific\, philosophical\, and mathematical thought shaped an ‘Islamic Golden Age.’ Ghaznavid palaces were filled with poets and inscribed with poetry. Likewi se\, the Seljuk courts attracted literati and learned men of diverse backg rounds contributing to a vibrant intellectual environment.\nIn response to this rich cultural flourishing from the 9th-12thÌýcenturies\, we envision an experimental gathering of scholars trained in different disciplines to provide interpretive insights and diverse perspectives on the use and sign ificance of imagination in the arts and discourses of the pre-Mongol Islam ic world. Papers will explore lines of thought that are literal\, mathemat ical\, and metaphorical with a view towards understanding how imagination figures in the articulation of worlds beyond that of the tangible.\nThis p anel focuses on the symmetries of intricate geometric patterns executed in cut and glazed bricks on monuments in Iran and neighboring regions\, cons idered in relation to Qur’anic passages and contemporary poetry. In partic ular\, study of Nezami’sÌýHaft Paykar\,Ìýa literary masterpiece of enormous complexity and imagination\, exploresÌýits architectural references and geo metric structures. Together we raise questions for the interpretation of p atterns in spatial and imaginative realms.\nCONFERENCE DATES AND VENUE\nÌýA ugust 22-29\, 2025\, Kolymbari\, Crete\, GreeceÌýOrthodox Academy of Crete\ nCONFERENCE COSTS (for your calculation and planning)\nAirfare to/from Cha nia\, Crete\, Greece\nVisa\, if needed\nRegistration fee (before June 30)Ìý 350€\, accompanying persons@ 100€\nConference fee (includes accommodation at the Orthodox Academy of Crete [room and full board]\, 8/22-29/2025)\nÌý Ìýdouble roomÌý1170€ per person\; single room 1480€ per person\nFor more det ailed information\, seeÌýhttps://sites.google.com/view/the-13th-sis-congres s/booking\nABSTRACTS\nThere is a specific format required for submitted ab stracts. A template is provided here:\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/fold ers/1IkbZ1xHcsWBwtihXe49RkKvBwN9o0nqmÌý\nTIMELINE\nMay 1\, 2025 - abstracts toÌýbier.carol@gmail.comÌýandÌýcharleshowley1@g.ucla.edu\nMay 4\, 2025 - pan el proposal with approved abstracts to conference organizers\nJune 1\, 202 5 - notification of acceptance of panel/abstracts\nJun 30\, 2025 - payment s due (by wire transfer) for conference registration and booking\nÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Please note that conference registration and booking fees are non-re fundable.\nCarol Bier\, Research Scholar\, Center for Islamic Studies\, Gr aduate Theological Union\, Berkeley CA\nCharlotte Howley\, PhD Student\, I ranian Studies\, University of California - Los Angeles CA DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTSTAMP:20250511T213427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408 LOCATION:Greece\,Kolymbari\, Crete\,Orthodox Academy of Crete SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Call for Papers - Panel Proposal - International Symmetry Conferenc e in Crete 22-29 August 2025 UID:RFCALITEM638825960678503368 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

We invite paper proposals for a pan el onÌýSymmetrical StructuresÌýand Patterns in Islamic Architecture\ , Poetry\, and Imagination\,Ìýfor theÌý. T he congress is scheduled to take place August 22-29\, 2025\, Ìýat the Ortho dox Academy of Crete.ÌýABSTRACTS DUE MAY 1Ìý³Ù´ÇÌýbier.carol@gmail. comÌýandÌýcharleshowley1@g.ucla.edu.
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ÌýPapers in the panel will beÌýallott ed 20 minutes\, plus discussion. See below for a description of the panel and further details\, including preparation of the abstract.
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PANEL PROPOSAL:ÌýSymmetrical StructuresÌýand Patterns in Islamic Architecture\, Poetry\, and Imagination
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Persian and Islamic lands witnessed an intense flourishing of art\, architecture\, mathematics\, science and poetry beginning in the 9th cent ury. From the poetry ofÌýFerdowsi\, Farrokhi Sistani\, and Gorgani to the m onuments of Bukhara\, Isfahan\, and Maragha\, poetic\, artistic\, and arch itectural forms emerged that would become predominant throughout the Islam ic world. At the same time\, the translation and advancement of scientific \, philosophical\, and mathematical thought shaped an ‘Islamic Golden Age. ’ Ghaznavid palaces were filled with poets and inscribed with poetry. Like wise\, the Seljuk courts attracted literati and learned men of diverse bac kgrounds contributing to a vibrant intellectual environment.
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In response to this rich cultural flourishing from the 9th -12thÌýcenturies\, we envision an experimental gathering o f scholars trained in different disciplines to provide interpretive insigh ts and diverse perspectives on the use and significance of imagination in the arts and discourses of the pre-Mongol Islamic world. Papers will explo re lines of thought that are literal\, mathematical\, and metaphorical wit h a view towards understanding how imagination figures in the articulation of worlds beyond that of the tangible.
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This panel focuses on the symmetries of intricate geometric patterns executed in cut and glazed bricks on monuments in Iran and neighboring regions\, consider ed in relation to Qur’anic passages and contemporary poetry. In particular \, study of Nezami’sÌýHaft Paykar\,Ìýa literary maste rpiece of enormous complexity and imagination\, exploresÌýits architectural references and geometric structures. Together we raise ques tions for the interpretation of patterns in spatial and imaginative realms .
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CONFERENCE DATES AND VENUE
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ÌýAugust 22-29\, 2025\, Kolymbari\, Crete\, GreeceÌý
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CONFERENCE COSTS (for your calculation and planning)\n

Airfare to/from Chania\, Crete\, Greece
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< span >Visa\, if needed
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Registration fee (before Ju ne 30)Ìý350€\, accompanying persons@ 100€
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Conference fee (includes accommodation at the Orthodox Academy of Crete [room and full board]\, 8/22-29/2025)
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Ìý Ìýdou ble roomÌý1170€ per person\; single room 1480€ per person< /span>
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For more detailed information\, seeÌý Ìý
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TIMELINE< /strong>
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May 1\, 2025 - abstracts toÌýbier.carol@gmail.comÌýandÌýcharleshowley1@g.ucla.e du
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May 4\, 2025 - panel propos al with approved abstracts to conference organizers
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June 1\, 2025 - notification of acceptance of panel/abstracts
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Jun 30\, 2025 - payments due (by wire transfer) for conferen ce registration and booking
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Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Please n ote that conference registration and booking fees are non-refundable.
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Carol Bier\, Research Scholar\, Center for Islamic Stu dies\, Graduate Theological Union\, Berkeley CA
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Ch arlotte Howley\, PhD Student\, Iranian Studies\, University of California - Los Angeles CA
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