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If art were only, or mainly, an expression of personal vision, there could be no history of art. - Ernst Gombrich.

There is no Art, there are only artists. - Ernst Gombrich

Preziozi history of art based on the principle that art is 'reflective, emblematic, or generally representative of its original time, place and circumstances of production' art is the product of a historical milieu doesn't this mean that the personal is swallowed up by the general.

Battle between general (art I its social/cultural/political climate) and the biographical attention focused on the life of the artist.

Hegel art as a catalyst for social change versus Marx sees art as mirroring it.

Each artist should be treated in an individual context all work part of his uniqueness.

Trouble with art history is its tendency to compartmentalise every artist under a grand title.

French realists: Art was nothing if not the expression of an individuality.

Art History explore particular works of art in view of our conception of art.

What is the conception of art?

Reigl and Wlffin - All art part of a particular genre, sequel to the previous our concept of art.

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