art historical
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of art historical
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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González frequently turns art historical conventions on their head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 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
“I am aware that these art historical categories exist in my oeuvre, but I’m not seeking them out,” Tillmans explained after the walk-through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
This dovetails with a resurgence in Art Deco, the movement most closely associated with Lempicka, and with the current vogue for re-evaluating women who have been maligned or belittled by the art historical canon.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
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
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