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Feature Articles
Fully developed research articles offering comprehensive studies, art-historical context, and substantial technical or material analysis.
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Submissions
Materia: Journal of Technical Art History welcomes rigorous, object-led research from conservators, scientists, art historians, students, and emerging professionals.
Issue details
Current publication status
There is currently no open call for papers.
Issues 6, 7, and 8 are currently in process. Future calls, themes, and submission dates will be posted here and announced through the Materia newsletter.
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At a glance
Two ways to contribute research.
The broad strokes below are a starting point. Full requirements, formatting details, and policies live in the Guidelines section.
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Notes
Concise pieces presenting preliminary findings, ongoing research, focused technical observations, or new material insights.
Born digital
Materia welcomes supporting media—including audio and video—when it strengthens an article’s argument or makes its evidence more legible.
Guidelines
The practical details.
Use these resources to prepare text, images, disclosures, and final files before a future call opens.
PDF · Available Submission Guidelines The full requirements: scope, length, file preparation, review, and submission process. Read guidelines ↗
Reference & Structure Guidelines · PDF ↗
PDF · Available Image Guidelines File formats, resolution, captions, credits, permissions, and technical-image standards. Document forthcoming
PDF · Available AI Policy Expectations for disclosure, authorship, research integrity, and acceptable use of generative tools. Document forthcoming
PDF · Available Submission Checklist A final review of manuscript files, figures, permissions, references, and required statements. Document Forthcoming
Questions
Planning something for a future issue?
The call is closed, but the editorial team can still answer questions about fit, formats, preparation, and ideas for future issues.
Peer review
Share your expertise.
As Materia grows, so must the breadth of its peer-review community. Conservators, scientists, scholars, and specialists are invited to join the reviewer pool and help assess new work.
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