Dr. Daniela Wagner

Professor

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Biography

Daniela Wagner is a Visiting Professor for Modern Art History at the Freie Universität Berlin, having assumed this role in the Winter Semester 2024/25. She has a rich academic background with a doctorate from the University of Hamburg, where she focused on late medieval image concepts. Her previous roles include serving as a scientific assistant at the Kunsthistorisches Institut at the University of Tübingen and as a Fellow at the Einstein Center Chronoi in Berlin. Wagner's research interests primarily concern the art of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, particularly focusing on 'Visual Art', 'Temporal Concepts', and 'Representation in Art'. A notable aspect of her work is her contribution to various publications and collaborative projects that examine the interplay of sound and silence in visual arts. She has authored several critical essays and edited volumes addressing historical perspectives in visual representation. Apart from her academic contributions, she is actively involved in scholarly networks, enhancing interdisciplinary research in her field. Wagner advocates for the integration of medieval aesthetics with contemporary discussions on visual culture, making her a significant voice in her discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor for Modern Art History

2024-02-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Representing the chair of Modern Art History.

Scientific Assistant

2015-11-01 — 2023-12-31

Kunsthistorisches Institut, Universität Tübingen • Tübingen

Engaged in various art historical research projects.

Fellow

2022-10-01 — 2023-03-31

Einstein Center Chronoi • Berlin

Provided expertise on temporal concepts in visual culture.

Courses

Introduction to Visual Arts Materiality and Mediality in the Middle Ages Visual Approaches to Time and Temporality in the Middle Ages

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.