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Hugh Honour
AuthorBooks · Second hand1927-2016
Hugh Honour FRSL was a British art historian, known for his writing partnership with John Fleming. Their A World History of Art, is now in its seventh edition and Honour's Chinoiserie: The Vision of Cathay (1961) first set the phenomenon of chinoiserie in its European cultural context.
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About Hugh Honour
Birth
1927
Death
2016
Hugh Honour FRSL was a British art historian, known for his writing partnership with John Fleming. Their A World History of Art, is now in its seventh edition and Honour's Chinoiserie: The Vision of Cathay (1961) first set the phenomenon of chinoiserie in its European cultural context.
Hugh Honour was a prominent British art historian whose work left a lasting impact on the study of aesthetics.
Born in Eastbourne, he dedicated his life to the research and dissemination of art history.
His most renowned work, The Visual Arts, remains a fundamental reference for students and enthusiasts alike.
Throughout his prolific career, he published over sixty works focused on history and visual culture.
His legacy includes a significant contribution to LGBT-themed literature, enriching the cultural landscape with his unique perspective.