Which literary figure was influenced by Winckelmann?
Charles Dickens
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Mark Twain
Jane Austen
Answer
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the esteemed German writer, dramatist, and scientist, was profoundly influenced by the renowned art historian and archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann. Winckelmann's groundbreaking work on classical art and aesthetics, particularly his emphasis on the ideals of beauty and harmony in ancient Greek sculpture, left a lasting impression on Goethe's artistic and intellectual development.
Unlocking Antiquity: The Johann Joachim Winckelmann Odyssey
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