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]
John Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | John W. Williams February 25, 1928 |
| Died | June 6, 2015 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Art history |
| Institutions | University of Pittsburgh |
| Main interests | Spanish medieval art |
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
edit- ^ a b "Obituary: John Williams / A legacy of art and literature". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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