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John Williams (art historian)

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John Williams
Born
John W. Williams

(1928-02-25)February 25, 1928
DiedJune 6, 2015(2015-06-06) (aged 87)
NationalityAmerican
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Academic work
DisciplineArt history
InstitutionsUniversity of Pittsburgh
Main interestsSpanish medieval art

John W. Williams (February 25, 1928 – June 6, 2015) was an American art historian was an expert in Spanish medieval art, especially its illuminated manuscripts. 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

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  1. ^ a b "Obituary: John Williams / A legacy of art and literature". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "John Williams | History of Art and Architecture | University of Pittsburgh". www.haa.pitt.edu. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  3. ^ "In Memoriam: John Williams | History of Art and Architecture | University of Pittsburgh". www.haa.pitt.edu. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.