The journal "Studies in Art Criticism" was established in 2008 at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, based on the Department of Art Theory and History. Since 2009, following the integration of the Department of Art Theory and History with the LEPL Batumi Art Teaching University, the magazine has been published under the auspices of the  Batumi Art Teaching University. The journal covers a broad spectrum of cultural and artistic sciences and artistic education. Its purpose is to promote the development of artistic sciences and to present and popularize the scientific research of theorists and practicing artists.