Johann Joachim Winckelmann
German art historian and archaeologist, and conservator of the Vatican Library (1717–1768)
Johann Joachim Winckelmann was born on December 9, 1717 in Stendal and died on June 8, 1768 in Trieste, aged 50. Recorded occupations: art historian, librarian, archaeologist, historian, writer and in-home tutor. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia. Fields of work: history of art, aesthetics, art history and archaeology. Notable works include “Thoughts on the Imitation of Greek Works in Painting and the Art of Sculpture” and “Geschichte der Kunst des Alterthums”. Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Köllnisches Gymnasium and University of Jena. Member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony.
- Born
- December 9, 1717 · Stendal
- Died
- June 8, 1768 · Trieste
- Age at death
- 50
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Occupations
- art historian, librarian, archaeologist, historian, writer, in-home tutor
- Notable works
- Thoughts on the Imitation of Greek Works in Painting and the Art of Sculpture, Geschichte der Kunst des Alterthums
- Education
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Köllnisches Gymnasium, University of Jena
- Wikipedia editions
- 49 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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