Born in Leon (1956), holds a degree in Geography and History, specializing in Art History at the University of Oviedo (1978). A vocational academic expert in art and history, for thirty-five years he has been a prestigious professor in different schools. He has published more than twenty books on art and history characterized by a straightforward and clever tone, combined with accuracy, which makes his works wonderful & easy to read guides, especially the 12 volumes book series Brief History of Art published by Ediciones Nowtilus.