art historical

adjective

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

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The library is the largest and oldest art historical library in the Netherlands, according to the Rijksmuseum’s website. Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025 By contemporary art historical standards, this portrait might not seem as aesthetically pleasing, or Demah’s work as talented as that of artists like John Singleton Copley and Benjamin West. Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025 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such as Carmen Herrera and Leon Polk Smith, generously donating to arts organizations, and drawing from myriad art historical references to hone his inimitable approach to color theory, Tony Bechara created an impact in all facets of life and career.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 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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