What is the title of Winckelmann's classic book?
Critique of Pure Reason
History of Ancient Art
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The Odyssey
Answer
"History of Ancient Art" (1764) by Johann Joachim Winckelmann is a pioneering study in the field of classical archaeology. It sought to establish a systematic approach to the study of ancient art and architecture, providing a historical framework for understanding their evolution. Winckelmann's work laid the foundation for the subsequent development of art history as an academic discipline.
Unlocking Antiquity: The Johann Joachim Winckelmann Odyssey
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