Matias, JoseMorandotti, Marco2015-03-182015-03-182015https://openscience.sissa.it/handle/1963/34455DEDICATED TO PROF. ORLANDO LOPESIn this note we present a brief overview of variational methods to solve homogenization problems. The purpose is to give a first insight on the subject by presenting some fundamental theoretical tools, both classical and modern. We conclude by mentioning some open problems.enHomogenizationcalculus of variationsA-quasiconvexityrepresentation of integral functionalsPreprint