JANSON, H. W., 1913 to 1982

H. W. Janson

American art historian, museum director.

Books
2
Editions tracked
3
First editions
2
Nationality
United States

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Earliest first editionHistory of ArtThames and Hudson, 1962 Most editions trackedHistory of Art2 editions
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H. W. Janson books in order

In publication order

  1. 1History of Art1962
  2. 2Janson's History of Art2006
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First editions, year by year

  1. 1962History of ArtThames and Hudson
  2. 2006Janson's History of ArtPearson Education
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In publication order they begin with History of Art (1962), then Janson's History of Art (2006). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

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The earliest book we list is History of Art, first published in 1962.

When was H. W. Janson born?

H. W. Janson was born in 1913 and died in 1982.

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We track 2 books by H. W. Janson across 3 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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