Institute of Art Studies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Nowadays the Institute of Art Studies keeps representing the only specialized research unit in Bulgaria that carries out studies on ancient, medieval and contemporary art and culture. Research priorities are focused on collecting and preserving art documentation as well as the analysis of art phenomena, both professional and vernacular, associated with the centuries-old Bulgarian legacy and its particular role in the construction of European culture. The Institute plays a central role in the development of art studies in Bulgaria, including by conducting doctorate programs in all related disciplines and by organizing of scholar conferences.