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Johann Joachim Winckelmann

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Johann Joachim Winckelmann was an influential German scholar and archaeologist who is often referred to as the father of art history. Born in 1717, Winckelmann's passion for the ancient world led him to explore and document countless archaeological sites, particularly in Italy. His extensive writings on Greek and Roman art laid the foundations for the systematic study and understanding of classical art. Winckelmann's work greatly influenced the neoclassical movement in art and his ideas continue to shape art history to this day.

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1. The students in the art history class studied Johann Joachim Winckelmann's groundbreaking texts.
2. Winckelmann's theories on beauty and ideal forms had a profound impact on the artists of his time.
3. The archaeological discoveries made by Winckelmann shed new light on ancient Greek society.
4. Many art historians consider Winckelmann's writings to be essential reading for understanding classical art.

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