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art historian
A person who scientifically researches, interprets, and teaches art history. Art historians analyze works of art in their historical and cultural context.
Der Kunsthistoriker hielt einen faszinierenden Vortrag über die Symbolik in den Gemälden der Renaissance.
The art historian gave a fascinating lecture on symbolism in Renaissance paintings.
This word is a compound of 'Kunst' (art) and 'Historiker' (historian). So it quite literally describes a historian who specializes in the field of art.
Als Kunsthistoriker kennt er sich bestens mit der Malerei des Barock aus.
As an art historian, he is highly knowledgeable about Baroque painting.
The word belongs to the word family around 'die Kunstgeschichte' (art history). This noun refers to the academic field that an art historian deals with.
Sie studierte Kunstgeschichte, um später als Kunsthistorikerin im Museum zu arbeiten.
She studied art history so she could later work as an art historian in a museum.
Typical verbs that describe the work of an art historian are 'forschen' (to research), 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'interpretieren' (to interpret), and 'einen Vortrag halten' (to give a lecture).
Der Kunsthistoriker analysiert die Pinselstriche, um das Gemälde zu datieren.
The art historian analyzes the brushstrokes in order to date the painting.
curator
'Kurator' and 'Kunsthistoriker' can both work in museums, galleries, or with art. But they have different tasks. A 'Kurator' plans exhibitions, selects objects, and is responsible for a collection or presentation. A 'Kunsthistoriker' studies art academically, explains works of art, and places them in their historical and cultural context. The words can be confused because a curator often also knows a lot about art history, and an art historian can work in a museum. In practical terms: for exhibitions and organization, 'Kurator' fits; for research and analysis, 'Kunsthistoriker' fits.
Auf der Feier spricht der Kunsthistoriker über die Farben in alten Gemälden.
At the event, the art historian talks about the colors in old paintings.
Im Gespräch erklärte der Kurator, warum dieses Bild am Eingang hängt.
During the conversation, the curator explained why this painting is hanging at the entrance.