John Williams (art historian)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John Williams (February 25, 1928 – June 6, 2015) was an American art historian was an expert in Spanish medieval art. He was Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History of Art and Architecture end eventually Professor Emeritus, Medieval Art and Architecture, both at the University of Pittsburgh.[1][2]

Williams's best known work is The Illustrated Beatus, a five-volume work. It was turned into the documentary film Beatus: The Spanish Apocalypse.[1][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Obituary: John Williams / A legacy of art and literature". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  2. ^ "John Williams | History of Art and Architecture | University of Pittsburgh". www.haa.pitt.edu. Archived from the original on 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  3. ^ "In Memoriam: John Williams | History of Art and Architecture | University of Pittsburgh". www.haa.pitt.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-21.


Retrieved from ""