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Michael Levey
AuthorBooks · Second hand1927-2008
Sir Michael Vincent Levey, LVO, FBA, FRSL was a British art historian, known for his works on general history of Western art. From 1973 to 1986, he served as the director of the National Gallery.
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About Michael Levey
Birth
1927
Death
2008
First book
1962
Years writing
64
Sir Michael Vincent Levey, LVO, FBA, FRSL was a British art historian, known for his works on general history of Western art. From 1973 to 1986, he served as the director of the National Gallery.
Michael Levey was a prominent British art historian whose work has been fundamental to understanding Western painting.
Born in Wimbledon, he dedicated his life to academic research and university teaching.
His book A Concise History of Painting is an essential reference that traces artistic evolution from Giotto to Cézanne.
Throughout his prolific career, he published 43 works focused on the analysis of painting and art history.
His studies on the Rococo and 18th-century painting remain essential reading for art lovers.
