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Painting Department

The Department of Painting was established in 2013 and consists of two main branches: Painting and Printmaking Techniques. The department aims to educate and train professional painters. Its primary goal is to provide an art education that looks toward the future while maintaining ties with traditional art education within the cultural process influenced by science and technology.

The department seeks to ensure that students possess the cultural values necessary to exhibit behaviors required by the contemporary era, draw inspiration from diverse cultures, reflect traditional art through contemporary forms, and comprehend the role of society in the existence of culture and art.

Among the areas of practice and employment for graduates of the Department of Painting are curatorship, galleries, art-related institutions, and private initiatives. Graduates can pursue various career paths such as curatorship, gallery management, positions in art institutions, or academic careers at universities.

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Announcement Regarding the Examination Process for Candidates Applying to the Undergraduate Program of the Department of Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture of Necmettin Erbakan University within the Scope of the 2026 Türkiye Scholarship
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May
Announcement Regarding the Examination Process for Candidates Applying to the Graduate Programs of the Department of Painting at the Institute of Social Sciences of Necmettin Erbakan University within the Scope of the 2026 Türkiye Scholarships – Art Schol
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Midterm Exam and Multiple Assessment Dates and Times
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Department of Painting 2025-2026 Fall Semester Weekly Course Schedule
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Researches

Research in the field of visual arts contributes to the development of art through both theoretical and practical dimensions. Artists’ creative processes, use of techniques, relationships between images and symbols, social impacts, and art education methods are among the current research topics. Academic studies generate new knowledge in the fields of art history and criticism, contemporary art practices, and art management, supporting both individual artistic production and cultural projects.

Art Works

Aesthetic values and expression of creativity at NEU.

Discover more about the artistic journeys and creative passions of our students and alumni.