art historical

American

Or art-historical

adjective

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

art historical documents on 16th-century painting.

Etymology

Origin of art historical

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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“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

Murakami, who is credited with founding the Superflat movement, which finds inspiration and art historical significance in two-dimensional imagery like Japanese manga and anime, was making a career out of combining what was then considered “highbrow” and “lowbrow.”

From Los Angeles Times

The epic destruction that surrounds the Villa today adds an unnerving element to the exhibition’s art historical context.

From Los Angeles Times

Thought to have battled during the first and second centuries C.E., she is much more elusive than her male counterpart, the gladiator, who has been venerated thousands of times — through art, historical text, and pop culture.

From Salon

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

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