Reading the signs: the meanings of medieval and Renaissance objects, symbols, and tokens

Friday, 29 May 2026, 9.30am to 6.30pm

Signs and symbols have been used throughout human history to record deeds, to project identity, and to convey messages over time and place. Their specific forms and meanings depend, however, on the society and culture in which they operate. Oxford Festival of the Arts is delighted to join Kellogg College and Oxford Lifelong Learning in presenting this interdisciplinary conference offering fresh perspectives on the signs and symbols used by medieval and Renaissance people. It is inspired by the work of the late Dr Cathy Oakes, FSA, and Kellogg Fellow and art historian.

Venue: Kellogg College - The Hub - The Hub Kellogg College 62 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6PN United Kingdom

Department: Kellogg College (College)

Organiser: Oxford Festival of the Arts

Host: Kellogg College

Register here: https://artsfestivaloxford.org/events/reading-the-signs-the-conference/