- Seminars and Symposiums
Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series, No. 8:
Qalamos and Writing: Notes on the Cultural and Linguistic History of the Pen, with a Focus on Central Asia
2025/09/06
14:00–16:00
| Date and Time | 2025/09/06 14:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Title | 『Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series, No. 8: Qalamos and Writing: Notes on the Cultural and Linguistic History of the Pen, with a Focus on Central Asia』 |
| Lecturer | Dr. Peter Zieme (Honorary Fellow, Toyo Bunko; Senior Researcher, Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities) |
| Entrance Fee | Free |
| Lecturer Bio | Senior researcher at the Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities with the focus on the edition of Old Turkic texts from Central Asia in different scripts and of various contents including the religious literatures of three world religions (Buddhism, Manichaeism, and Christianity) prevalent in the Kingdom of the Uighurs from the 9th to the 14th centuries. |
| Moderator | Matsui Dai (Research Fellow, Toyo Bunko; Professor, The University of Osaka) |
| Synopsis | The production of texts requires both intellectual prerequisites and material tools, such as paper and writing implements. Drawing on finds from Dunhuang and Turfan during the period of the Western Uyghur Kingdom (9th to 14th centuries), this presentation will focus on various objects, particularly brushes and quills. However, we will also discuss the linguistic history of quill terms, focusing on the migration of the word ‘kalamos’. Finally, we will explore some cultural, historical, and literary references in Turkic-Uyghur texts. |
| Language | English |
| Application | Please fill out the form below, indicating whether you wish to attend on-site or online. We will send you the necessary information for participation to your registered e-mail address. |
