art historical
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of art historical
First recorded in 1930–35
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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
“Xican-a.o.x. Body,” as the curators point out in the catalog’s introductory essay, is not a comprehensive art historical survey of the Chicanx body in art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
The sarcasm, from a comedian with moderate art historical bona fides, had a purpose: It gave Gadsby’s audience permission to believe that avant-garde painting was actually a big scam.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 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
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