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About Ian Chilvers

Birth

1900

Death

1999

Biography

art historian b.1900 - d.1999

Ian Chilvers was a prominent British art historian who dedicated his life to documenting visual history.

He is globally recognized for his fundamental work, A dictionary of modern and contemporary art.

Throughout his prolific career, he wrote a total of 25 works specializing in the art world.

His work as a lexicographer helped bring the biographies of numerous artists to the general public.

His legacy spans the entire 20th century, having been born and passed away in 1900 and 1999 respectively.