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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pınar Yazkaç is an Associate Professor in the Department of Painting at Dumlupinar University's Faculty of Fine Arts, where she has served since 2010 (promoted to Associate Professor in 2021). Her extensive administrative leadership includes Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts (2015-2019), Director of Kütahya Fine Arts Vocational School (2021-2024), and Deputy Head of the Painting Department (2014-2015).
Her academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts Education, Gazi University (1992-1997)
- Master's Degree in Fine Arts Education, Gazi University (1999-2001)
- PhD in Art-Work Education, Gazi University (2003-2010)
Prof. Yazkaç's research bridges historical analysis and contemporary practice, specializing in Contemporary Turkish Painting Art with emphasis on artists like Ahmet Yakupoğlu and Hüseyin Yüce. Her Museum Pedagogy work develops visual literacy methods for diverse audiences, while her documentation of Traditional Turkish Handicrafts—particularly Kütahya ceramics and needle lace—preserves endangered cultural heritage through projects like 'Traditional Kütahya Women's Scarf Art.'
No scientific awards are documented in her public profile.
She actively supervises graduate theses and teaches core courses including Contemporary Turkish Art History and Traditional Handicrafts. Her research is funded through university projects such as the ongoing 'Traditional Kütahya Women's (Scarf) Art' initiative (2019-present) and the recently completed 'Young Entrepreneurs on the Path to Creative Cultural Industries' (2022-2024), which combined vocational training with cultural entrepreneurship.
Though not leading a formal laboratory, she directs interdisciplinary project teams focused on cultural preservation, frequently collaborating with community artisans and students to document traditional techniques while exploring contemporary applications in art education and social innovation.
