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The Board of the EAAA is pleased to announce the call for papers for the 3rd EAAA conference to be held at University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, between 16th and 20th September 2020. The conference is jointly organized by the European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology (EAAA), the Department of Asian Studies at the University of Ljubljana and the Science and Research Centre Koper, Slovenia.The University of Ljubljana is the oldest and largest scientific and research institution in Slovenia; it is also the only institution in the country where the subject of Chinese, Japanese and Korean Studies can be studied as a full program.Main aims of the conference are the following:-&#160; To open dialogue between scholars of Asian art and archaeology and to offer a platform for the presentation and discussion of recent research;-&#160; To highlight the significance of Asian art and archaeology research;-&#160; To focus research on the many collections of Asian art in the European collections and institutions;-&#160; To revise the historical approach that has been prevalent in the study and research of Asian art and archaeology;-&#160; To critically engage and elaborate on existing art theories and methodology;-&#160; To formulate new research vistas, approaches and methods in Asian art and archaeology.Conference participationScholars of Asian art and archaeology from Europe and beyond are invited to submit their proposals for contributions on art and archaeology of China, Japan, Korea, South, and Central Asia as well as transregional and transnational studies. The proposals can also focus on art theory, methodology and museum research in the above-mentioned areas. Graduate students are also encouraged to submit their proposals.The EAAA board accepts the following formats of participation:Panel format:Panel proposal (max. 250 words, including the name of the panel organizer, the chair, participants and discussant; 3–4 paper abstracts [max. 250 words each])Individual paper format:Paper proposal (max. 250 words)Alternative formats:Session proposal (max. 250 words, including the name of the organizer, the chair, and participants) with an explanation of the chosen format: 2–3 sentences, including timeframe (e.g. back-to-back sessions) and presentation/contribution abstracts (max. 250 words each)All applicants are asked to add a short CV of 100 words, their status and affiliation (e.g. PhD candidate, University of Leeds) as well as contact information (address, telephone number, e-mail)&#160; to their application.Applications should be sent to conference@ea-aaa.eu before August 15, 2019. Scholars who have submitted their proposals by this deadline will be notified of their acceptance to the conference before November 15, 2019. The conference program will be published by May 31, 2020.The language of the conference is English.RegistrationA two-year membership (2019-2020) with the EAAA (regular 60 €, students 20€) is a prerequisite for all participants. The conference registration fee covers coffee breaks, refreshments, and the opening reception.Early bird registration before March 31, 2020Regular EAAA members 50€ Student EAAA members 25€Online registration before August 15, 2020, Regular EAAA members 60€Student EAAA members 30€To register for the conference before August 15, 2020, please download the registration form on our website and send the completed form together with proof of your two-year EAAA membership to conference@ea-aaa.eu.On-site registration in Ljubljana, September 16–19, 2020Regular EAAA members 70€ Student EAAA members 35€Further informationFor more information on the EAAA and its conference, please visit EAAA website: http://www.ea-aaa.eu At a later date, suggestions for accommodations in Ljubljana and all other information will be posted on the website.For questions related to the conference, please email: conference@ea-aaa.euFor questions related to the EAAA, please email: info@ea-aaa.euOrganizational committee:Nataša Vampelj Suhadolnik (University of Ljubljana &#38;EAAA) Helena Motoh (Science and Research Centre Koper)