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Figen GİRGİN is an Associate Professor at Trakya University’s Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education. She holds a PhD in Education Sciences from Marmara University (2015) and a BSc in Art and Crafts Teacher Education from Trakya University (2009). Her academic journey includes roles as Research Assistant (2015), Assistant Professor (2021), and Associate Professor (2021) with a focus on art education and contemporary art practices.
- BSc: Art and Crafts Teacher Education, Trakya University (2009)
- PhD: Education Sciences, Marmara University (2015)
Her research spans art education, painting, reproduction techniques, and interdisciplinary explorations of light, shadow, and genetic motifs in contemporary art. She examines how artists like Joseph Beuys and Diego Velazquez inform modern practices and investigates themes such as migration and climate change through visual media.
Key trends from her 15 most recent publications include studies on repetition in art, light-based techniques, and science-art intersections. Articles like "Traces of Art: Artist Diaries and Notebooks" (2023) and "Global Climate Change in Contemporary Art" (2022) highlight her emphasis on documentation, environmental themes, and cross-disciplinary methodologies.