Ruben Gregori Bou

Ruben Gregori Bou is a researcher in the Department of History of Art at the Universitat de València, specializing in medieval and early modern religious visual culture. His work focuses on the interplay between art, devotion, and identity in the Crown of Aragon, particularly in Valencia. He completed his doctoral studies with a thesis on image, conversion, and devotion in Valencia from the late 14th to early 16th century and was associated with the MUPART research group, which investigates the memory and perception of artistic remains in the Valencian region.

Research interests include medieval spirituality, religious iconography, Christian-Jewish relations, devotional manuscripts, altarpieces, and the visual construction of identity. His work often explores how images served theological, polemical, and social functions, especially in contexts of religious tension and conversion. He has published extensively on topics such as the Visitation in Books of Hours, the Mystery Play of Elche, and the representation of Jewish figures in Christian art.

The recent publications show a consistent focus on redemption, conversion, and contemplation, drawing from illuminated manuscripts, altarpieces, and religious dramas across Iberia. His research bridges art history, religious studies, and cultural memory, emphasizing how visual culture shaped and reflected spiritual and communal identities in late medieval and early modern Spain.

Scientific contributions include significant articles in journals and edited volumes, though no formal awards or fellowships are mentioned. He has not supervised any students listed in the provided data.

Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, but his affiliation with the MUPART research group indicates collaborative scholarly engagement. His work likely involves archival research, iconographic analysis, and interdisciplinary dialogue with historians and theologians.

He is associated with the MUPART research group, which explores the use and perception of artistic remains in the Valencian region during the Medieval and Early Modern Ages, contributing to heritage, memory, and identity studies.