Ana Perez Varela

Ana Perez Varela is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She actively contributes to both teaching and research within the university's academic framework, with current teaching assignments extending through the 2026/2027 academic year.

Her research centers on cultural heritage preservation and analysis, with specialized expertise spanning Spanish artistic traditions from the Enlightenment era through contemporary movements. Key focus areas include construction techniques in historical art, modern Spanish artistic expression, and the socio-cultural contexts of 19th-century European art. Her work bridges historical scholarship with practical conservation methodologies.

Professor Perez Varela teaches diverse courses across multiple degree programs: History of Modern and Contemporary Spanish Art (4th-year Art History elective), History of the Art of the Enlightenment and the 19th Century (3rd-year compulsory Art History), History of Contemporary Art and Culture (2nd-year History degree), Art History V, and History of Artistic and Construction Techniques. Her curriculum emphasizes universal art history knowledge while developing systematic understanding of artistic phenomena.

• Member of research group: Projects and studies on cultural heritage
• Doctoral qualification confirmed (LOU designation)
• Active research file maintained in university portal