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winckelmann

/ˈvɪŋ.kəl.mɑːn/

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noun

/ˈvɪŋ.kəl.mɑːn/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к немецкому археологу и историку искусства, широко признанному отцом археологии, жившему с 1717 по 1768 год.

A proper noun referring to a German archaeologist and art historian, widely regarded as the father of archaeology, who lived from 1717 to 1768.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. German archaeologist and art historianC2formal

    Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717–1768) was a German art historian and archaeologist, widely regarded as one of the founders of modern archaeology and art history.

    ruНемецкий археолог и историк искусства

    • Winckelmann's writings on ancient Greek sculpture greatly influenced neoclassical art.
    • He is often called the father of art history for his systematic approach.
    • Winckelmann's work helped revive interest in classical antiquity during the 18th century.