Maria Chodyko

Maria Chodyko is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Artes Liberales, University of Warsaw, with a dual affiliation at the Visual Culture Management Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. She holds a PhD in Philosophy (Polish Academy of Sciences, 2012) and an MA in Art History (University of Warsaw, 2002).

Her research spans ancient philosophy, Christian mysticism, and animal studies, focusing on their intersections in Renaissance and 15th-17th century religious thought. She explores how visual rhetoric and symbolic motifs shaped theological narratives.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to Reception Studies, including Socrates' trial as a model for Christological interpretation (2023) and analysis of pilgrimage iconography in Renaissance art. While her profiles emphasize scholarly engagement, no formal scientific awards or student mentoring details are specified.