art historical
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of art historical
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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"I think, academically, I would describe it as a load of old phooey," says Grosvenor, who believes a lot of art historical colleagues are too nervous to speak out.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The epic destruction that surrounds the Villa today adds an unnerving element to the exhibition’s art historical context.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025
It’s a much more immediate image that you don’t necessarily need to have any kind of art historical background.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2023
“My point really is to try to use visual and art historical language and images and objects to flesh out a more African-centric history that predated colonization,” Mutu explained.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023
In the art world, the bridge from academia into museums means that art historical categories were brought over into museum culture.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
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