Programme of Studies

Department of Visual Arts

ΕCTS Programme of Studies 2020 2021
Timetable Winter Semester 2020 2021
Timetable Spring Semester 2020 2021

Department of Theory and History Art

The Department of Theory and History of Art (THISTA) was inaugurated in the academic year 2006-07 within the context of the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA).

Its major aims are to:

• promote the historical, theoretical and interdisciplinary study of art within the context of the Athens School of Fine Arts which offers an ideal opportunity to combine theory and practice
• encourage innovative ways to relate to the past and to other artistic traditions, with emphasis on modern and contemporary art in Greece and abroad
• provide a forum for contemporary discussion and debate on a variety of issues relevant to both the visual and other arts.

The Department offers a four-year Bachelor Degree Programme culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in the Theory and History of Art. It also offers a two-year MA Degree in Theory and History of Art and a PhD Programme.

THE ΒΑ CURRICULUM

Please check the Curriculum/Course Guide for the current academic year:
http://www.asfa.gr/spoudes/tmima-thiste/proptuxiaka/programma-spoudon-thiste

ECTS Requirements:

The four-year Bachelor Degree Programme is divided in two two-year sessions. In the first two-year period, six courses are required per semester with 5 ECTS points each (6 x 5 = 30 ECTS). In the last two- year period, students may choose from a variety of specialized courses which are either lecture-based (7 ECTS each) or seminars (9 ECTS each). In the 3rd and 4th year, students are required to take three lecture courses and one seminar per semester (3 x 7 = 21 + 1 x 9 = 9, total: 30 ECTS).

THE ERASMUS PROGRAMME

Courses are taught in Modern Greek. Erasmus students without knowledge of Modern Greek will be able to follow a number of courses on the basis of the following methods:

• Tutorials (in English or other foreign language).*
• Evaluation based on written papers (short assignments and a final paper) in English or other foreign language; oral examinations may also be available, depending on the instructor.
• Access to a fully equipped library in international bibliography, videos, films, etc. http://www-en.library.asfa.gr/askt/site/Home/t_section
• Visits to sites, museums, galleries, etc. (in Athens and other locations in Greece).
• Access to the Annexes which give the possibility to visit important sites and study local culture in various parts of Greece: Delphi, Hydra, Mithymna (Lesvos), Mykonos, Rethymno (Crete), Rhodes, Tsepelovo (Epirus). http://www.asfa.gr/en/institution/facilities/artistic-stations
• Contact with artists and studio work.

*Languages available are English, French, German and Italian, depending on the instructor.

The academic year runs from October to June. It is divided in two semesters: Fall semester:
October - January
Spring semester: March - June

Erasmus students can enroll during September or February.

THE FACULTY

• Nikos Daskalothanassis, Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History
• Sophia Denissi, Professor of Literary History and Criticism
• Ada Dialla, Associate Professor of Modern and Contemporary European History
• Andreas Giacumakatos, Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture
• Kostas Ioannidis, Associate Professor in Art Theory and Criticism
• Assimina Kaniari, Assistant Professor, History of Modern European Art
• Kelly Linardou, Assistant Professor, History of Byzantine and Western Medieval Art
• Nancy Litsardopoulou, Assistant Professor, History of European Art from Renaissance to Baroque
• Panagiotis Poulos, Professor of Philosophy and Aesthetics
• Eleonora Vratskidou, Assistant Professor of History of Modern Greek Art
• Fay Zika, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theory of Art

Visiting and Adjunct Faculty

To be announced at the beginning of each academic year.

CONTACTS
Department Erasmus+ Coordinator
Kallirroe Linardou
klinardou@asfa.gr

Erasmus+ Office
Maria Myroni erasmus@asfa.gr
(GR) 210 3897 131

Department Secretary
Katerina Vartholomaiou
secr-arthdepartment@asfa.gr
(GR) 210 3897 113