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Winckelmann is celebrated for using what approach to art history?

  • Emotional analysis

  • Biographical critiques

  • Style categories systematically

  • Random anecdotal evidence

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Winckelmann's approach to art history, based on the systematic use of style categories, revolutionized the field. His focus on classifying works of art based on shared formal characteristics allowed for more nuanced understanding and appreciation of artistic development across different cultures and periods.
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