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H. W. Janson

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Also known as Horst Woldemar Janson, Horst Waldemar Janson

American art historian, museum director (1913-1982)

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H. W. Janson was an American art historian and university teacher. Born Horst Janson in Saint Petersburg in 1913, he held United States citizenship. He was educated at Harvard University and worked at New York University. His professional life was based in the United States, where he spoke English.

Janson received a Guggenheim Fellowship and was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is recognized in the American Academy Arts Sciences collection. His notable works include *A history of art and music*, *Thorvaldsen and England*, and *On truth to nature*. He also authored *Words in memory of H.W. Janson* and *Style and styles*. Janson died in 1982.

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Born
1913
Died
1982
Works
63

Top works

  • Words in memory of H.W. Janson
  • A history of art and music
  • Thorvaldsen and England
  • On truth to nature
  • Style and styles

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Instance of
human
Given name
Horst
Family name
Janson
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Saint Petersburg
Languages spoken
English language
Work location
United States
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date of birth
1913-10-04
date of death
1982-09-30
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