Javier Berzal de Dios

Javier Berzal de Dios is a Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at Western Washington University, affiliated with the College of Fine and Performing Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Art History from The Ohio State University and a BA/MA in Philosophy from CUNY Queens College. Since joining Western in 2014, he has taught courses on early modern art history (Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo), architecture, aesthetics, and historiography.

His research focuses on interdisciplinary examinations of sixteenth-century theatre, particularly the performative aspects of early modern staging and audience experience. His seminal work, *Visual Experiences in Cinquecento Theatrical Spaces* (2019), challenges traditional interpretations of Renaissance stage design, emphasizing the role of multimedia and collaborative engagement over naturalistic realism.

His scholarship bridges art history, performance studies, and cultural theory, with contributions recognized by peers for their cross-disciplinary impact. No specific grants or awards are mentioned in the provided texts.