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Jaroslav Vančát is a Professor at the Department of Theory of Art and Artworks, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague. He has held full-time positions since 1997 and is affiliated with multiple institutions, including West Bohemia University Plzeň (2011–present) and VŠUP Prague (2004–present, external).
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Department: Theory of Art and Artworks
- Research Areas: Creativity, Picture Theory, Media Studies, Visual Arts, Art Education
His research focuses on structural analysis in visual representation, blending cognitive and communicative aspects with interactive media. He has authored monographs on Czech art history and structuralist approaches to visual culture.
Vančát’s publications emphasize the evolution of visual imagery and educational frameworks in art. His work intersects structuralism, interactive media, and Czech contemporary art practices.
He has curated and participated in significant exhibitions since the 1980s, including Metastruktury (2015) and The paintings observe us (2011), often collaborating with notable curators like Jan Samec and Vladimír Havlík.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Media Studies (2007), Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University
- PhDr. in Art Education (1985), Faculty of Arts, Charles University
- Mgr. in Art Education (1974), Faculty of Arts, Charles University
- Ass. Professor in Art Culture (2010), University of J.E. Purkyně
