Stefan Neuner

Prof. Dr. Stefan Neuner is a Professor of Art History, Art Science, and Art Theory at the Berlin University of the Arts since October 2017. He has held various academic positions across Europe, including as a Scientific Assistant at the University of Vienna (1999-2005), the University of Zurich (2005-2010), and as a Postdoc Fellow at eikones - NFS Bildkritik at the University of Basel (2011-2017).

Neuner earned his PhD in 2006 from the University of Vienna with a dissertation titled "Maskierung der Malerei. Jasper Johns nach Willem de Kooning." His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence/Max-Planck-Institut and fellowships at prestigious institutions including the German Study Center in Venice and the International College for Cultural Techniques Research and Media Philosophy at Bauhaus-University Weimar.

Prof. Neuner's research focuses on the painting of the Venetian Renaissance, the relationship between art, science and technology in the early modern period, art of the 20th and 21st centuries, and the intersection of visual arts and new music. His work demonstrates a particular interest in visual perception, artistic techniques, and the theoretical frameworks that shape our understanding of art across historical periods. He has made significant contributions to the study of artists such as Jasper Johns, Bruce Nauman, Jackson Pollock, and Venetian Renaissance masters like Vittore Carpaccio.

Analysis of Neuner's recent publications reveals a consistent engagement with questions of visual perception, spatial experience, and the materiality of art. His work spans from Renaissance painting to contemporary art practices, with particular attention to how viewers interact with artworks. Key themes include the relationship between image and text, the role of material supports in artistic creation, and the philosophical underpinnings of visual experience. His scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between art history, philosophy, and cultural studies.

Among his notable contributions are his editorial work for the online journal terpentin.org and his publications on topics ranging from textile studies to the theoretical frameworks of contemporary art. His book "Mobile Eyes. Peripatetisches Sehen in den Bildkulturen der Vormoderne" (2013) exemplifies his interest in the relationship between movement and visual perception in pre-modern image cultures.

• Scientific Assistant at the University of Vienna (1999-2005)
• PhD from the University of Vienna (2006)
• Scientific Assistant at the University of Zurich (2005-2010)
• Postdoc Fellow at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence (2009-2010)
• Associated Scholar of the German Study Center in Venice (since 2010)
• Short Term Fellowship at Bauhaus-University Weimar (2014)
• Postdoc Fellow at University of Basel (2011-2017)
• Professor at Berlin University of the Arts (since 2017)

Prof. Neuner has supervised student researchers including Sophia Wilm and Maria Knoll. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles, including co-founding the German-English online journal for art criticism terpentin.org. While specific grant information is not detailed in the available materials, his research has been supported through prestigious fellowships including those from the Max Planck Society and the Swiss National Science Foundation (through eikones).

Neuner is actively engaged in the academic community through his participation in research networks and his contributions to major art historical publications. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary theoretical approaches, making significant contributions to the field of art history.