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Louis Réau

French art historian (1881-1961) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 80

Louis Réau was a French art historian. His major contribution involved exploring French art's international influence. His magnum opus, Iconographie de l'Art Chrétien, in six volumes, encompasses all of Europe, including the Eastern Orthodox tradition.

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A typical day, 30 days to 12 June 2026

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1961Died10 June 19611947Prix Jean-Jacques BergerAward1934Grand Prix GobertAwardOfficer of the Legion of HonourAward1928Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1927Prix Charles BlancAward1923Prix Charles BlancAward1881Born1 January 1881

Awards

Prix Jean-Jacques Berger1947
Grand Prix Gobert1934
Officer of the Legion of Honour1934
Knight of the Legion of Honour1928
Prix Charles Blanc1927
Prix Charles Blanc1923

About this person

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1961 · aged 80