The journal publishes research on art history, musicology, and cultural studies, with a particular focus on the impact of historical events and societal changes on artistic and musical production. Several articles examine the influence of plagues, pandemics, and gender dynamics on creative expression and urban soundscapes, alongside analyses of specific artistic periods and genres.
Departament d'Historia de l'Art. Universitat de Barcelona
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1579-2641 / 2385-3387
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
Catalan, French, Italian, Spanish
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
CommunicationQ4
MusicQ4
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
MusicVisual Arts and Performing ArtsCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Historical Art and Architecture StudiesLibraries, Manuscripts, and BooksMedieval and Early Modern IberiaHistorical Studies of Medieval IberiaGeochemistry and Geologic MappingGeological Modeling and AnalysisArchitecture and Art History StudiesPhotographic and Visual ArtsMedieval Architecture and ArchaeologyHistorical Studies on Spain