Department of History and Theory of Arts

About Department

The activities of the department are based on the belief that the specific language of art and visual culture can express other aspects of our being than mere verbal and scientific language. Through mapping, exploration and interpretation of phenomena and tendencies of fine art culture, the programme tries to create a background for the application of art in the contemporary world. The department’s concept is based on the idea that the creation of a real artistic work is enabled by a diverse and broad cultural community that is capable of self-reflection and of conducting a dialogue of diverse approaches—namely the creative, theoretical or historical ones.

The department teaches theoretical and historical subjects of a more general nature for students of bachelor’s degree courses. It provides lectures on art history from ancient cultures, Christian art in Europe and the development of modern and visual art. Furthermore, study plans are enriched by courses focusing on the specificities of study of individual disciplines, especially on the history of photography and electronic media and the history of design and handicrafts. The bachelor’s degree course plan includes seminars dealing with basic orientation in aesthetic and theoretical spaces and in contemporary cultural life.

The teaching plans of master’s degree courses focus primarily on the issues of modern and post-modern fine-art and visual culture. In addition to the lectures, the teaching plans also include many seminars focused on specific theoretical issues of contemporary cultural life. The department also ensures guidance for master’s theses and provides consultations on the textual parts of diploma works. And last but not least, members of the department are involved in guiding and teaching of doctoral candidates.

Research in the field of fine arts is another pillar of the department’s activities. More systematic attention has been so far paid to contemporary Northern Bohemian cultural life as well as its rich past. Research also focuses on the issue of photography and new media, local architecture, design, gender aspects or social function of fine arts.

Contact

Head of Department of History and Theory of Arts
MgA. Adéla Machová, Ph.D.

Guarantor of Curatorial Studies
Prof. Mgr. Michal Koleček, Ph.D.

Department of History and Theory of Arts
Ing. Zuzana Voborníková

People, Contacts

Mgr. Tomáš Jurkovič

tomas.jurkovic@ujep.cz
kancelář: 330
Adéla Machová

MgA. Adéla Machová, Ph.D.

adela.machova@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5188
kancelář: DUÚL
konzultační hodiny: Wed 9-11 am by prior agreement
Vyučuje
  • Project management
Michal Koleček

prof. Mgr. Michal Koleček, Ph.D.

michal.kolecek@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5186
kancelář: 209
Vyučuje
  • Contemporary Art and Photography I, II, III
  • Photography and Contemporary Art I, II, III
Zdena Kolečková

prof. Mgr. Zdena Kolečková, Ph.D.

zdena.koleckova@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5122
kancelář: 231
Vyučuje
  • History of Photography and Time Based Media
  • History of Art and Design
  • Photography History
  • Professional Training
  • Special Photo Technologies
Tomáš Pavlíček

doc. PhDr. Tomáš Pavlíček, Ph.D.

tomas.pavlicek@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5125
kancelář: 322
konzultační hodiny: Mon 11 am - 1 pm (winter semester)
Vyučuje
  • History of Art and Design I, II
Kateřina Dytrtová

doc. Mgr. Kateřina Dytrtová, Ph.D.

katerina.dytrtova@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5134
kancelář: 131
konzultační hodiny: Tue 13 p.m. -15 p.m.
Jaroslav Polanecký

PhDr. Jaroslav Polanecký, PhD.

jaroslav.polanecky@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5116
kancelář: 227
Vyučuje
  • Introduction to Czech Culture I, II (MgA.)
  • History of Art and Design I, II
Lenka Sýkorová

doc. Mgr. Lenka Sýkorová, Ph.D.

lenka.sykor@email.cz
T: 47528 5125
kancelář: 322
konzultační hodiny: Tue - only by prior agreement, Wed - 14 p.m. - 15 p.m.
Vyučuje
  • Contemporary Art and Photography III
Eva Imr Mráziková

Mgr. Eva Imr Mráziková, Ph.D.

eva.mrazikova@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5124
kancelář: 230
konzultační hodiny: Mon 10 am - 12 pm (winter semester
Anna Vartecká

doc. Mgr. Anna Vartecká, Ph.D.

anna.vartecka@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5139
kancelář: 328
konzultační hodiny: Wed 10-11 am
Vyučuje
  • Contemporary Art and Photography I, II
  • Photography and Contemporary Art I, II
  • History of Art and Design I, II
Martin Kolář

Mgr. Martin Kolář, Ph.D.

martin.kolar@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5156
kancelář: 423
konzultační hodiny: Tue 10 am - 12 pm
David Kořínek

doc. Mgr. David Kořínek

Dr. János György Szoboszlai, Ph.D.

szoboszlai.janos@mke.hu
T: 47528 5138
kancelář: 131
Vyučuje
  • European Art under the Influence of Totalitarian Idelogies
  • The institutional frame of contemporary art I, II
  • Visual Communication I, II
  • Selected Chapters from Modern and Contemporary Art I, II
  • History of Modern and Contemporary Central-European Arts I, II

Mgr. Gabriela Kadlecová

gabriela.kadlecova@ujep.cz
T: 47528 5138
kancelář: 131
konzultační hodiny: Consulting hours in winter semester online only by prior agreement by email
Vyučuje
Lenka Stolárová

Mgr. Lenka Stolárová

stolaroval@seznam.cz
T: 47528 5139
kancelář: 328
Barbora Eisnerová

Mgr. Barbora Eisnerová

eisnerovab@seznam.cz
T: 47528 5156
kancelář: 423
Adam Štěch

MgA. Adam Štěch

astech@seznam.cz
T: 47528 5156
kancelář: 423

Novinky

FUD Open Day / November 6, 2024

The Faculty of Art and Design will once again be holding an Open Day this autumn. During this event, visitors will have the chance to explore FUD’s studios, receive feedback on portfolios, join a guided tour at the House of Art in Ústí nad Labem, visit the workshops in the building’s basement, purchase FUD Edition books at a discount, and, importantly, learn about the application process and what studying at our faculty entails. Come and soak up the creative atmosphere of FUD!

Lenka Sýkorová opens exhibition “Search for happiness” in Valletta

The Jan Pfeiffer’s Search for Happiness exhibition is the result of pedagogical and curatorial cooperation between associate professor Lenka Sýkorová and partner institutions  Faculty of Art and Design Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Faculty of Education Charles University, Department of Art Education in Prague & Department of Arts, Open Communities, and Adult Education, University of Malta. The exhibition will run from 15/11/2024 to 12/01/2025 in the Space C gallery, Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta, Malta.
 

Čelem k umění #3 / Franziska Windolf / English friendly

You are cordially invited to Face to Art #3 this time with interdisciplinary artist Franziska Windolf. In her talk, the author will focus on how the performative and poetic qualities of sculpture and other media can support meaningful interactions with the public, for example in public space. The lecture will be held in English.

HERE, THE CONSIDERED LINE EXHIBITION IN INTERFACE IN IRELAND

We would like to invite you to the international exhibition Here, The Considered Line, opening on 15th September at the Interface Gallery in Recess, Ireland, with the participation of FUD UJEP assistant professors Lenka Sýkorová and Jiří Kovanda and PhD researcher Darja Lukjanenko. The exhibition is part of Clifden Arts Festival 2024. The exhibition Here, the Considered Line combines work by artists from the Altán Klamovka gallery platform in Prague and artists from Interface. It brings a dialogue between artists from Central Eastern Europe and Ireland inspired by a view of drawing, which is demonstrated as a fragile but powerfully expressive medium. Simultaneously, the exhibition is dedicated to a pause that leads to a respect for nature and an exploration of the local history of place.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP of the International Porcelain Symposium K.I.T.

The symposium offers lectures by experts and practical demonstrations by masters of the craft in unforgettable 3 days full of inspiration and talks about ceramics! Don´t miss out the Weekend Workshop, which will take place on 26-28 July 2024. Entrance is free and registration is not required.

BACHELOR & DIPLOMA THESES FUD 2024

The Faculty of Art and Design 2024 bachelor and diploma thesis exhibition is here! We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition, which will take place on 22th May at the faculty and of course the exhibition itself, which this year will be held at FUD UJEP and the House of Art Ústí nad Labem.

KEEP IN TOUCH

We are pleased to inform you that the Ceramic Design studio at J. E. Purkyně University’s Faculty of Arts and Design has announced this year’s symposium on ceramics KEEP IN TOUCH with an open Open call for residency.