When does the lecture start and end?

The lecture starts on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 19:30 and is expected to end around 21:00.

What does the entry cost?

Entry is free; no tickets are required.

Is the event location accessible?

According to event details, access is barrier-free, including a barrier-free bathroom as well as spaces for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers.

Where is the lecture taking place?

In the meeting room of the Bayreuth Art Museum, Maximilianstraße 33, 95444 Bayreuth.

Are there parking options nearby?

There are central parking options in the city center within walking distance, including the parking lot Stadthalle Bayreuth.

May I ask questions or request book signings?

A Q&A session or signing session is not confirmed in the official information; further information may follow from the organizer.

Hearing History, Understanding Debate: Günter Dippold on 'Moors' in Upper Franconia at Bayreuth Art Museum

Name: Moors in Upper Franconia – Lecture by Prof. Dr. Günter Dippold
Start: 2026-03-19T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-19T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Bayreuth, Sitzungssaal

An Evening of Terms: 'Moors' in Upper Franconia – History, Language, Attitude

In the historic meeting room of the Bayreuth Art Museum, Prof. Dr. Günter Dippold unfolds a knowledgeable, source-rich perspective on a loaded term and its traces in our region. The lecture combines the atmosphere of a reading with precise analysis – a literary experience for all who consider language, history, and the present together.

Language as a Reflection of Time

Words carry epochs within themselves. Dippold shows how the term 'Mohr' appears in chronicles, coats of arms, inscriptions, and everyday sources – and how narratives, styles, and fields of meaning change. His clear voice, calm diction, and linguistic artistry create a focused lecture atmosphere where nuances become audible.

Reading Upper Franconia: Topographies of Memory

As a district heritage custodian, Dippold locates the topic within the cultural history of Upper Franconia: from town squares to museum objects, from ecclesiastical representations to local history. This results in a dense, source-supported narrative about interpretations, cultural practices, and the responsibility of public spaces.

Between Research and Public

With a literary-critical sense, Dippold elucidates genre boundaries between academic prose, lectures, and essays. He analyzes narratives without pathos, contextualizes reviews and debates, and remains committed to the literary quality of the sources. The result: knowledge gain instead of catchphrases, discourse instead of slogans.

Location and Atmosphere

The meeting room in the Old Baroque Town Hall – now part of the Bayreuth Art Museum – offers an intimate, focused setting. The architecture invites careful listening; the closeness between the audience and the speaker fosters an authorial encounter on equal footing.

Conclusion: Expect an informative evening about language, history, and responsibility in today’s world. Those who take culture seriously will listen closely here – and will speak more consciously afterwards.