Rómulo Trebbi
Rómulo Trebbi | |
|---|---|
| Head of the Institute of History at PUCV | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquín Fermandois |
| Succeeded by | Santiago Lorenzo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rómulo Trebbi del Trevigiano 1928 (age 97–98) San Martino, Italy |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Art historian, art critic, academic and humanist |
Rómulo Trebbi del Trevigiano (born 1928) is an Italian-born architect, art historian, critic and academic who became a naturalized Chilean citizen. In Chile, he has been recognized for his humanist and Renaissance-inspired approach to art and culture.[1][2]
An emeritus professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV), he has developed a distinguished career in art history in Chile, combining teaching with cultural dissemination.[3]
Trebbi has taught courses, lectures, and conferences at various Chilean universities, including the University for Development (UDD)[4] and the University of Chile,[5] where he participated in 2006 in a lecture series organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC).[5]
He has stated that "art is not taught, it is shared," emphasizing that art history should be understood as a dialogue between the creator, the work, and society.[6] His approach integrates elements of philosophy, aesthetics, and anthropology, positioning him as a key thinker in Chile’s reflection on beauty and the meaning of art.[6]
Biography
[edit]Trebbi was born in 1928 in the Italian town of San Martino.[3] In 1949, he began his studies in art history and architecture at the Sapienza University of Rome. Since 1952, he has worked as an art critic in Italy, focusing his work on Venetian painting and Cubism.
In the mid-1950s, he emigrated to Chile, where he began his academic career at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, initially within the School of Architecture and Design (Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño; EAD). In 1972, he completed advanced studies in art criticism at the University of Florence.[7]
Upon his return, he joined the Institute of History at PUCV, where he stood out for his teaching of art history, covering topics such as pre-Columbian, European, colonial, and Easter Island art. He served as Director of the Institute and was later named Professor Emeritus of the university.[3]
In 2010, PUCV presented his book The Concept of the City, a work addressing the relationship between aesthetics, architecture, and public space.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Rómulo Trebbi brings the Renaissance to the 21st century" (PDF). LitoralPress. April 28, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "News related to Rómulo Trebbi". Economía & Negocios. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Emeritus professor recognized for his contribution to the history and preservation of art". PUCV Noticias. August 7, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Cultural event with Rómulo Trebbi". Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- 1 2 "MAC begins second series of lectures". University of Chile. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- 1 2 ""Beauty as Destiny" — Rómulo Trebbi". Otro Canal. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "With a lecture on Venice, a new cycle of Humanities Colloquia begins". University for Development. April 22, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Presentation of Rómulo Trebbi's book "The Concept of the City"". PUCV Noticias. Retrieved October 16, 2025.