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
In 2020, the Getty Research Institute acquired Boulton’s archive, which also includes his art historical records and his correspondence with other important Venezuelan Modernists.
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
“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
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