art historical

adjective

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

Examples of art historical in a Sentence

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Into the works along the walls, Wolfson has set images that refer to other art historical moments across time. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Founded in 1902, the magazine was primarily devoted to art historical essays and reports on old master acquisitions, while dutifully neglecting new developments in its hometown of New York City. — Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026 So many of the references are of this very Eurocentric art historical tradition. — Stephanie Shih june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 Her art blends societal issues, such as overconsumption and climate change, with knowledge of art historical content. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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