Stefka Venkova, Joanna Spassova-Dikova
Papers of BAS. Humanities and Social Sciences
Vol. 11, 2024, No. 2
The art studies in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences:
Traditions and perspectives
Stefka Venkova, Joanna Spassova-Dikova
Abstract. The text highlights the achievements of art scholars at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, emphasizing their long-standing contributions to the preservation and study of cultural heritage in the region across various art forms, including music, fine arts, theatre, screen arts, and architecture. Their research spans cultural trends from ancient times to the present. While the article provides a brief historical overview, its primary focus is on contemporary innovative investigations from recent years.
Keywords: art studies, theory and history of arts, traditions, contemporary art studies