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Prof. Dr. Johannes Myssok is a distinguished academic in Art History, currently holding a Professorship for Art History at the Düsseldorf Art Academy since 2009. His career includes roles as Vice-Rector (2013-2022) and Acting Rector (2022-2023) of the academy. He earned his doctorate from the University of Münster (1996) and habilitation at the University of Münster (2004). His research focuses on Renaissance and Neoclassical sculpture, particularly the work of Antonio Canova, and the history of art academies. He has held research positions at institutions like the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence and the German Study Center in Venice.
- Education:
- 1987–1992: Studied Art History, Philosophy, and Romance Studies at Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf
- 1992–1996: Doctorate at University of Münster
- 2004: Habilitation at University of Münster
His research interests span sculptural techniques, art academies, and cultural history. Key publications include studies on Canova’s workshops, Renaissance sculptural models, and the institutional history of the Düsseldorf Art Academy. He has received notable awards, including the Jacob Burckhardt Prize (2007) and the University of Münster Doctoral Prize (1996). His teaching engages with topics like Medardo Rosso’s modern sculpture, Renaissance frescoes, and Baroque art in Rome.
Myssok has organized international conferences and contributed to exhibitions such as Werden/divenire (Innsbruck, 2021) and authored entries in major encyclopedias. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary art education, emphasizing the interplay between art theory and practice.
