Dr. Elisabeth Fritz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elisabeth Fritz is an accomplished art historian with a focus on modern and contemporary art. She has held positions at prominent institutions such as the Kunsthistorisches Institut at Freie Universität Berlin, where she served as a guest professor for modern art history from October 2022 to September 2024. She has also been a deputy director at the Deutsches Forum für Kunstgeschichte in Paris since October 2024. Fritz completed her habilitation at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, specializing in the social dynamics of 18th-century French art, particularly Fêtes galantes, which is a study of conviviality. She has extensive experience as a research assistant and postdoctoral fellow, having received accolades including the Theodor-Körner-Preis for her dissertation research, which investigated contemporary artistic practices concerning authenticity, participation, and spectacle. Her academic pursuits also include exploring the intersections of aesthetics and social categories, embodying a diverse range of methodologies in art history and cultural studies. With foundational training from the University of Graz and the University of Vienna, she is recognized for her innovative and interdisciplinary approach to art historical research.

Research Interests

Figurations of Sociability in 18th Century French Art Theories and Practices of Spectacle Authenticity Constructs in Contemporary Art Art of Modernity and Contemporary Art French Art of the Early Modern Period Intersections of Aesthetic and Social Categories Art, Culture, and Society Theory

Experience

Guest Professor

2022-10-01 — 2024-09-30

Kunsthistorisches Institut, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Temporary position for Modern Art History, covering for Prof. Dr. Peter Geimer.

Deputy Director

2024-10-01 — Present

Deutsches Forum für Kunstgeschichte/ Centre allemand d'histoire de l'art Paris • Paris, France

Responsible for the administration and academic direction of projects.

Research Assistant

2012-04-01 — 2022-08-31

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Art History Chair • Jena, Germany

Worked closely with Prof. Dr. Verena Krieger on various academic projects.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2018-10-01 — 2019-03-31

Thüringer Program for Promoting Young Scientists and Artists • Thuringia, Germany

Focused on the habilitation project 'Figurations of Sociability Fêtes galantes.'

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.