Dr. Andrei Pop

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Biography

Andrei Pop is the Allan Jean Frumkin Professor at the University of Chicago's Department of Art History and the Committee on Social Thought, where he serves as the department chair. He has taught at prestigious institutions such as the University of Vienna and the University of Basel. His academic focus is on modern art and aesthetics, as well as issues of historiography and theory within the field of art history. Pop has significantly contributed to international scholarly exchange and has been involved in editing the online journal CAA.Reviews from 2013 to 2019. He is a prominent voice in contemporary discussions of art, having published several pivotal works including 'A Forest of Symbols: Art, Science, Truth' and 'Ugliness: Non-Beautiful Art Theory'. These publications showcase his engagement with multifaceted artistic expressions and historical contexts, making him a key figure in the study of art from antiquity to modern times.

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Experience

Allan Jean Frumkin Professor

2006-07-01 — Present

Department of Art History, The University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor focusing on modern art, aesthetics and art theory.

Courses

Modern Art Cultural Studies Japanese Art Ancient American Art

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy