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Noun aby warburg has 1 sense
  1. Warburg, Aby Warburg, Aby Moritz Warburg - German art historian (1866-1929)
    --1 is a kind of art historian

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Aby Warburg

Description:

Aby Warburg was a prominent German art historian known for his pioneering work in the field of cultural history and the study of symbols and images in different cultures. He is best known for his creation of the interdisciplinary research approach called the Warburgian method that combined art history, anthropology, psychology, and history to examine the effects of cultural and historical factors on the production and reception of art.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Noun - Art Historian

Aby Warburg was one of the most influential art historians of the 20th century.

Sense 2: Noun - The Warburg Institute

The Aby Warburg founded and named the renowned Warburg Institute in Hamburg, Germany where scholars continue to conduct research influenced by his methods.

Sense 3: Adjective - Warburgian

The Warburgian approach to art history considers the social and cultural contexts that influenced the creation and interpretation of artworks.

Sense 4: Local - Warburg, Germany

Warburg is a picturesque town in Germany with rich historical heritage and a well-preserved medieval city center.

Sense 5: Verb - To Warburg

Art enthusiasts often warburg their way through galleries, analyzing and interpreting various artworks to uncover hidden meanings.

Sample Sentences:

1. Art historians consider Aby Warburg a revolutionary figure in the field of cultural history.

2. The Aby Warburg collection at the Warburg Institute houses a vast number of books and manuscripts.

3. She was greatly inspired by the Warburgian approach to art history during her studies.

4. Planning a visit to Warburg? Make sure to explore the beautiful medieval buildings and visit the local museums.

5. Let's warburg our way through this exhibit and decipher the symbolism behind each artwork.

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