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Watson-Gordon Professor of the History of Fine Art, University of Edinburgh, 1934–72; Vice-Principal, 1968–71. Author of ByZantine Art and others.

Primary Contributions (2) Articles Western painting Western painting, history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in chalks, inks, pastels, and crayons), has been continuously… READ MORE Western architecture A Britannica Newsletter Discover the events that shaped the world in a daily newsletter, straight from our editors. Subscribe You've been successfully subscribed! By clicking "Sign Up for Free", you consent to the Britannica Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Stay Connected Facebook X YouTube Instagram
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