“Art is the daughter of pleasure.”
Quote by Johann Joachim Winckelmann
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Johann Joachim Winckelmann
Johann Joachim Winckelmann was a German art historian considered one of the founders of the discipline. Born on December 9, 1717, and died on June 8, 1768, Winckelmann is renowned for his studies of ancient Greek art, particularly focusing on its form and style. His work 'The History of Ancient Art' has had a profound impact on the field. more
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