Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. How to Submit

Manuscripts must be submitted through Artology: Studies in the Arts' online portal and must follow the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition, using the footnote format (see section 4 below). We do not accept submissions by email. First, you must register. If you are already registered, simply log in to begin the five-step submission process, which is explained here.

Artology publishes two issues per year (June and December). Each issue includes:

  • a monographic section dedicated to a specific theme or topic;
  • an open section for articles not addressing the monographic theme;
  • a review section featuring book reviews and reviews of exhibitions or art events;
  • a space for visual essays and other experimental formats.

While the monographic section forms the core of each issue, the inclusion of open articles, visual essays, and experimental contributions depends on the availability of high-quality submissions in these categories. We welcome such proposals and encourage authors to submit work that expands the boundaries of academic publishing.

For non-traditional submissions (such as visual essays or hybrid forms), we recommend contacting the editors in advance to discuss suitability.

We publish articles in English only. Manuscripts should be submitted in DOC or DOCX format. If your submission includes images, all necessary high-resolution files must be uploaded at the time of submission.

An abstract of 100–250 words and keywords are required for publication.

Artology adheres to the Best Practice Guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in scholarly publishing.

2. Image Copyright and Permissions

If your article includes images, it is the author’s sole responsibility to secure all necessary reproduction rights and permissions for publication. Proof of copyright clearance must be submitted before the article enters production. These materials may be provided after acceptance, but publication will not proceed until all image rights have been confirmed in writing.

3. Submission

3.1 Suitability

Artology: Studies in the Arts welcomes submissions that engage with the arts and visual culture in a broad, interdisciplinary sense. We are especially interested in original contributions that reflect critically on aesthetic, cultural, social, philosophical, and institutional dimensions of artistic practices—both contemporary and historical.

Submissions should clearly indicate the main area(s) of inquiry and the methodological or disciplinary orientation of the work. All contributions must be accessible to a diverse readership. Authors are therefore encouraged to clarify any technical or field-specific material (e.g., theoretical frameworks, specialist terminology, or methodological innovations), providing informal explanations or contextualizations where necessary.

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles:
    • Substantial scholarly articles (up to 10,000 words) that make a significant contribution to the study of the arts, broadly understood. While research articles may be theoretical, historical, analytical, or practice-based, they should address one or more specific research questions or problems. Articles submitted to the monographic section must respond to the relevant Call for Papers. Articles submitted to the open section may address any topic within the journal’s scope.
  • Reviews:
    • We welcome critical reviews of recent books (published within the last 5 years), curated exhibitions, or significant art events. Reviews should be analytically oriented, contextualized, and of interest to an international academic readership. The typical length for a review is 1,000–2,500 words.
  • Visual Essays and Experimental Formats:
    • We welcome visual essays and other experimental forms of scholarship that creatively expand academic conventions. These can include, for example, image-text compositions, annotated portfolios, performative writing, or multimedia formats. Authors interested in submitting in these categories are encouraged to contact the editorial team in advance to discuss the format and feasibility of their proposal.
  • Symposia and Discussion Pieces:
    • Artology occasionally features symposia on key publications or themes. We also welcome short discussion articles (up to 3,000 words) that engage with essays previously published in the journal. Proposals for symposia should be addressed to the editors and should include the name(s) of proposed contributors and a rationale for the topic.

All submissions are subject to double-blind peer review (unless otherwise stated) and must comply with the journal’s ethical and formatting guidelines.

4. Text Formatting

Please follow the guidelines below when preparing your manuscript for submission. Consistency and attention to detail are essential to ensure smooth editing and production.

4.1 General Style and Spelling

  • Both American and British spelling are accepted, but usage must be consistent throughout the manuscript.
  • Text should be clear, precise, and accessible to a broad interdisciplinary readership.
  • Avoid jargon unless necessary; explain specialist terms where appropriate.

4.2 Formatting Guidelines (Chicago Style)

In Chicago style, the main text of a paper should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides. A readable font, like 12 pt. Times New Roman or Calibri, is recommended. Indent the first line of each paragraph by 1/2 inch.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • Margins: Set all margins to 1 inch.
  • Font: Choose a common, readable font like 12 pt. Times New Roman or Calibri.
  • Line Spacing: Double-space the main text throughout the paper.
  • Paragraph Indentation: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 1/2 inch.
  • Justification: Use left-justified text with a ragged right edge (do not fully justify).
  • Page Numbers: Place page numbers in the top right corner, starting with the first page of text (or the title page if no separate title page is used).

4.3 References and Citation Style

  • All references must follow the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition, using the footnote format (notes and bibliography style).
  • No final bibliography should be included. All references must appear in the footnotes.
  • Footnotes must be complete, consistent, and formatted in accordance with Chicago style.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all citations.

For more details, please consult the Chicago Manual of Style.

4.4 Headings

  • Use no more than three levels of headings.
  • Headings should be numbered using Western Arabic numerals (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1).
  • Headings may include a title but must include a number.
  • The introductory paragraph(s) may be left without a heading.

4.5 Quotations

  • Use double quotation marks (“/”) for quotations in the main text and footnotes.
  • Use single quotation marks (‘/’) for quotations within quotations.
  • Omission of text within a quotation: […].
  • Insertion or clarification within quotations: [/].
  • Quotations longer than three lines should be set as block quotes, without quotation marks, indented and separated by a line break.
  • Final punctuation should appear inside the closing quotation mark.

4.6 Footnotes

  • Use footnotes, not endnotes.
  • Footnote markers should be placed at the end of a sentence, after punctuation.
  • In book reviews, quotations from the reviewed work may appear in the main text, with page numbers in parentheses.

4.5 Italics

Use italics for the following:

  • Emphasis and non-English words (unless fully assimilated).
  • Titles of books and journals: The Republic, October.
  • Titles of artworks, exhibitions, songs, films, and performances: Infinity Mirror Room, The Matrix.

4.7 Abbreviations

  • All abbreviations must be defined upon first use in the text or footnotes.
  • Use abbreviations consistently after they are introduced.
  • Abbreviations may be used in both the main text and footnotes.

4.8 Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments for grants, funding, or personal support should appear in the first footnote, not as a separate section.