art historical

American  

Or art-historical

adjective

1. of or relating to the history of art or to its study.

   art historical documents on 16th-century painting.

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Etymology

Origin of art historical

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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art historical

So many of the references are of this very Eurocentric art historical tradition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

"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

These works, which measure 36 by 36 inches, are a motley combination of the art historical, Mexican cultural history and the everyday curiosities of pedestrian American culture.

From New York Times ● May 21, 2024

As a scholar, he published dozens of books, including key art historical texts from the pre-Columbian era to the late 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2023

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