Who decided whats in 250 Masterpieces?
Leading writers in art history. Here’s how: we got 25 art history books used in AP art history, art appreciation, and college art history courses, as well as some “best of” books. Think 17,000 pages of art history! We recorded which famous paintings were reproduced and discussed by this cadre of art historians, and then counted the “votes” for each work. These resulting 250 works constitute a consensus about what are (and aren’t) famous paintings in art history. Simple (and very time-consuming).
Leading writers in art history. Here’s how: we got 25 art history and survey books used in AP art history, art appreciation, and college art history courses. Think 17,000 pages of art history! We recorded which works of art were reproduced and discussed, and then counted the “votes” for each work. The leading 250 works of art are therefore a consensus of famous paintings in art history Simple (and very time-consuming).