Luis Pericot García (12 July 1884 – 5 April 1965) was a Spanish archaeologist and art historian. He is recognized for his contributions to the study of Spanish archaeology, particularly the Iberian, Greek, and Roman periods, and for his work in art history education.
Early life and education
- Born in Barcelona, Spain.
- Completed his higher education at the University of Barcelona, where he studied archaeology and the history of art.
Academic and professional career
- Appointed professor of Archaeology and History of Art at the University of Barcelona, a position he held for several decades.
- Served as director of the Museu d’Art de Barcelona (now part of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya).
- Played a key role in the foundation of the Institute of Archaeology of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
- Elected member of the Real Academia de la Historia (Royal Academy of History) and other scholarly societies.
Research focus and publications
- Specialized in the archaeology of the Iberian Peninsula, with notable investigations of pre‑Roman cultures.
- Produced seminal works on the methodology and historiography of archaeology, including Historia de la arqueología española (published posthumously).
- Authored numerous articles and monographs on classical art and ancient artifacts, influencing subsequent generations of Spanish archaeologists and art historians.
Honors and legacy
- Recognized for advancing archaeological methodology in Spain and for integrating art historical perspectives into archaeological research.
- His publications remain reference points for scholars studying Spanish pre‑history and classical heritage.
Luis Pericot García’s career spanned the early to mid‑20th century, a period during which he helped institutionalize archaeology as an academic discipline in Spain.
