YOLANDA GIL SAURA

Yolanda Gil Saura is an Associate Professor in the Department of History of Art at the Faculty of Geography and History, Universitat de València. She is an active member of the research group GEOART Art and Architecture in the Modern Age, focusing on early modern artistic and architectural developments in the Valencian region and its transnational connections.

Her research interests center on Baroque architecture, artistic mobility, noble patronage, and cultural memory in early modern Spain. She has extensively published on topics such as Valencian cupolas, the Borgia family, artistic networks between Valencia and Rome, and the architectural legacy of figures like Juan Caramuel and Antonio Folch de Cardona. Her work bridges art history, architectural studies, and cultural geography, emphasizing the interplay between local traditions and broader European influences.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on the movement of artists and ideas, religious and civic architecture, and the role of aristocratic and ecclesiastical patrons in shaping Valencian visual culture. Her works often analyze correspondence, archival documents, and built environments to reconstruct artistic networks and cultural identities in the early modern period.

Yolanda Gil Saura has contributed significantly to the historiography of Spanish art through numerous articles and reviews. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her sustained scholarly output and editorial contributions (e.g., participation in review coordination) reflect her standing in the academic community.

She has advised doctoral research, notably supervising the thesis on Baroque architecture in Castellón. Her collaborative projects involve scholars such as Dr. Joaquín Bérchez Gómez and participation in research on Ventura Rodríguez and the Montesa Order. She is involved in museum studies, contributing to publications on the Museo de Bellas Artes de València. Her work continues to explore the intersections of art, power, and memory in early modern Iberia.