About the Department of Art History and Theory
In 1982, the Department of Culture and Arts was first established at the University of Azerbaijan, marking the beginning of the development of highly skilled craftsmen. Thanks to the scientific work of this newly formed department, ADMIU developed a strong scientific and technological foundation for craftsmanship and enhanced its educational, pedagogical, and methodological capacities.
In 1982, he was appointed to lead the Department of Art History and Theory and served as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses until his passing in 1988. It was also during this period that the development of the first curriculum began. Following Mammadga Therlanov, several prominent Azerbaijani artists led the Department of Art History and Theory over the years, playing an integral role in the development of highly skilled professionals. Among these leaders were Jamila Novruzova (1988–1990), Leila Axundzadeh (1990–2000), Xezer Zeynalov (2000), Nuruddin Habibov (2000–2001), Xezer Zeynalov again (2007–2008), Sevil Sadykova (2008–2012), Sylvia Bayramov (2012–2014), Bayram Hadzyzadə (2014–2016), Mehriban Novruzova (2016–2019), and Lion Khalilov (2019–present).
In 2001, following the establishment of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences, some graduates were transferred to the Academy, leading to the discontinuation of the Department of Art History and Theory. However, in 2007, ADMIU reinstated the Department of Art History and Theory.
Since its establishment, the department has been staffed by prominent artists from across the republic who have contributed their professional expertise. Among them are Mammadga Therlanov, Karim Karimov, Nuruddin Habibov, Jamila Novruzova, Jamila Hasanzadeh, Roya Taguyeva, Kubra Aliyeva, Ziyadhan Aliyeva, Telman Ibrahimov, Artegin Salamzadeh, Leila Axundzadeh, Sevil Sadykova, and others.
There are two degree programs in Art History and Theory at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels:
- The history and theory of painting;
- Restoration and experimentation of artwork.
- World Art History (Russian art from the 14th to the 18th century)
- World Art History (19th-century Russian art)
- World Art History (XX century Russian Art)
- World Art History (India, Far East and South Asian art)
- Description of Foreign Countries — Art History – 1
- Description of Foreign Countries Art History 2
- Azerbaijani art (Primary and Ancient Azerbaijani art)
- Azerbaijani art (Medieval and 18th-century Azerbaijani art)
- Azerbaijani art (19th-century Azerbaijani art)
- Azerbaijani art (XX century Azerbaijani art)
- Azerbaijani art (Modern Azerbaijani art)
- Azerbaijani Art History – 1
- Azerbaijani Art History – 2
- Azerbaijani Art History (Ancient – 19th century)
- 20th-century Azerbaijani art history
- Education of Art 1
- Education of ArtWork 2
- Iconography
- Writing styles (in fields)
- Miniature History
- Islamic countries and Central Asian art
- Image art
- Image art history
- Image art history
- Description Art History 1
- Description Art History 2
- Image art history-1
- Image art history-2
- Russian description art history
- Promotion of exhibition and auction work
- Decorative-applied art history
The cafeteria’s professor-teacher team is actively involved in international and international conferences, symposiums, exhibitions, and so on, and it properly represents our university in the international cultural arena.
Composition of the teaching staff:
- Khalilov, son of Aslan Akbar – Director of the Department of Art History and Theory, Ph.D. in Arts, File
- Telman Ismail’s son Ibrahimov – Ph.D. in Arts, file
- Afat Nadir’s daughter Aslanova – Ph.D. in Arts, file
- Karimova, daughter of Seville Elifattah – Ph.D. in Arts, file
- Mir-Bagherzadeh, daughter of Altay in Farida – Ph.D. in Arts, file
- Farajova, daughter of Malahat Novruz – Doctor of History, file
- Günel Tofiq’s daughter Seyidehidli – Ph.D. in Arts, file
- Nergiz Safa’s daughter Abbasova – Ph.D. in Arts, Head Teacher
- Nergiz Safa’s daughter Abbasova – Ph.D. in Arts, Head Teacher
- Ramil Afiq’s son Quliyev – Ph.D. in Arts
- Qasimov, son of Qalib Ahmad, Ph.D. in Arts
- Elnara Neriman’s daughter Pashayeva – head teacher
- Rzayeva, the daughter of Nergiz Aslan – teacher
- Friend Sajavush’s daughter Quliyeva – teacher
- Dilara Arstun’s daughter Museffarli – teacher
Subjects Taught:
Bachelor’s degree:
- Introduction to the option
- World Art History (Ancient World Art)
- World Art History (Byzantine and Medieval Western European Art)
- World Art History (European Art of the Trust)
- World Art History (Xvii-XVIII century Western European Art)
- World Art History (19th-century Western European art)
- World Art History (XX century Western European and U.S. art)
- World Art History (Modern Art)
- History of culture and clothing
- Introduction to the architecture
- Synthesis of craftsmanship and description
- Urban History of Azerbaijan
- Retail experience
- Pedagogical internship
For Master’s degree:
- History of Azerbaijani Art Science
- The theory of painting art
- History and Methodology of Art
- Methodology of criticism in art
- Inter-scientific study of paintings
- Methods of Appreciation of Art
- Modern problems of painting
- Modern development directions of painting art
- Current problems of modern decorative art
- History of Oriental miniature art
- Art of the Caucasus peoples
- Development characteristics of Turkish art
- Initiative for auction activity
- Basics of gallery and curating work
- Expert on painting artwork
- Attribution, experimentation, certification and evaluation of artwork 1
- Attribution, experimentation, certification and evaluation of artwork 2
- Analysis methods of cemetery monuments
- Preparation and protection of magistrate creativity
- Scientific research experience
- Scientific and pedagogical experience