art historical

adjective

: of or relating to the history of art
art historically adverb

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Amplifying fellow artists such as Carmen Herrera and Leon Polk Smith, generously donating to arts organizations, and drawing from myriad art historical references to hone his inimitable approach to color theory, Tony Bechara created an impact in all facets of life and career. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 The painting is an art historical sendup of religious iconography, reinterpreting the holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as the artist and his parents. Tim F. Schneider, New York Times, 12 May 2025 Contextualizing an art historical journey like no other living master, Kehinde Wiley traverses centuries of technique and references, culminating with the street culture that amplifies the everyday successes and struggles of Black people living today. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 And although both these shows are well curated, neither is meant as the kind of art historical presentation that a museum does. Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for art historical

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of art historical was in 1854

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“Art historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20historical. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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