 | Art Theory Call for Papers Journal Information Journal Title (English): Art Theory Journal Title (Chinese): 《艺术理论》 ISSN: 3105-7578 (print), 3105-7586 (online) Publishing Model: Gold Open Access (under CC BY 4.0 license) Publisher: QUEST PRESS LIMITED (Macau) Publication Frequency: Bimonthly Language of Submission: Chinese (must include English title, abstract, keywords, and author affiliations/names) Core Focus Art Theory is an international open-access journal dedicated to advancing theoretical research in the arts. The journal focuses on ontological studies of art and promotes interdisciplinary theoretical dialogue, aiming to build an academic platform that connects traditional art theory with contemporary intellectual frontiers. We particularly welcome research with theoretical innovation and methodological consciousness, encouraging in-depth theoretical interpretations of artistic phenomena. Scope We welcome submissions in the following areas: Philosophy of art and aesthetic theory Art historical methodology and historiography Modern and contemporary art criticism theory Visual culture studies and image theory Sociology of art and institutional studies Cross-cultural art studies and globalization theory Digital art and new media theory Psychology of art and cognitive theory Art criticism methods and curatorial theory Art education and communication theory Aims and Vision Our goal is to establish Art Theory as an influential Chinese-language journal in the field of art theory, promoting theoretical innovation and methodological renewal in art studies. We strive to build a platform for cross-cultural dialogue, providing a high-quality academic exchange space for global art theory researchers. Indexing Plan The journal is pursuing inclusion in the following major academic databases: Scopus DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index) CNKI Wanfang Data VIP Chinese Journals Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences Citation Database | ||
| Published by | Quest Press Limited | ||
| Year publication | 2025 | Frequency (Publish per Year) | 6 |
| ISSN (print) | 3105-7578 | ISSN (online) | 3105-7586 |
| Journal discipline | Humanities | Full text language | Chinese, English |
| Journal Website | http://ysll.scionline2025.com/ | ||
| Editor in Chief | CODEN：YLABA6 | ||
| Abbreviated Name | CODEN：YLABA6 | Country | Macau |
| ISI | Scopus | ||
| Journal is indexed by | DOI，Crossref，Index Copernicus.Poland，EuroPub Publishing Company.Britain，Academia.edu.America，ResearchBib.Japan，Vanderbilt University Medical Center.America，LivRe（livre.cnen.gov.br）.Brazil，Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation.RCCSE，YangtzeRiverRepos.China，Eurasian Science Journal Index(ESJI).Kazakhstan，Sci Online，Baidu Baike.China，CNKI.China，Wanfang Data.China，VIP.China，Zhongyou Reading.China，Longyuan Journals Network.China，uperStar Database.China，Macao Virtual Library.China，ASCI，GoogleScholar，Baidu Scholar.China，Open Access Library(OALib).America，Kind Congress, KindCongress | ||
| Impact Factor | Date added to KC | 04 Jan 2026 | |
