Clark, Kenneth (Mackenzie), barón
- Clark, Kenneth (Mackenzie), barón
(13 jul. 1903, Londres, Inglaterra–21 may. 1983, Hythe).
Historiador y administrador de arte de nacionalidad británica. Nacido en el seno de una familia adinerada, estudió en la Universidad de Oxford. Luego de estudiar durante dos años con Bernard Berenson en Florencia, trabajó como conservador de arte en el museo Ashmolean de Oxford (1931–34) y, posteriormente, fue director de la National Gallery de Londres (1934–39). Gran parte de su vida la dedicó a la investigación académica y al servicio público. Autor de muchas publicaciones sobre arte, se hizo conocido internacionalmente en 1969 como escritor y anfitrión de la serie de la BBC, Civilisation, programa que ofrecía una visión panorámica del arte europeo desde la Edad Media hasta el s. XX.
Enciclopedia Universal.
2012.
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Clark, Kenneth Mackenzie Clark, Baron — ▪ British art historian also called (1938–69) Sir Kenneth Clark born July 10, 1903, London, Eng. died May 21, 1983, Hythe, Kent British art historian who was a leading authority on Italian Renaissance art. Clark was born to an… … Universalium
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Barón — (Probablemente del germ. *baro, hombre libre.) ► sustantivo 1 Título nobiliario que, en España, sigue en importancia al de vizconde. 2 POLÍTICA Persona importante y poderosa de un partido político: ■ se convirtió en el barón que catapultó la… … Enciclopedia Universal
Kenneth — (as used in expressions) Arrow, Kenneth J(oseph) Burns, Ken(neth Lauren) Clark, Kenneth (Mackenzie), barón Galbraith, John Kenneth Grahame, Kenneth George Kenneth Griffey, Jr. Hines, Earl (Kenneth) Reginald Kenneth Dwight Kaunda, Kenneth (David)… … Enciclopedia Universal
Kenneth Clark — Kenneth McKenzie Clark, Baron Clark, OM, CH, KCB, FBA (July 13, 1903 ndash; May 21, 1983) was an English author, museum director, broadcaster, and one of the most famous art historians of his generation. In 1969, he was catapulted to… … Wikipedia
Clark (of Saltwood), Kenneth (Mackenzie) Clark, Baron — born July 13, 1903, London, Eng. died May 21, 1983, Hythe British art historian and administrator. Born to a wealthy family, he studied at the University of Oxford. After two years of study with Bernard Berenson in Florence, he served as keeper… … Universalium
Kenneth Clark — Kenneth McKenzie Clark, (* 13. Juli 1903 in London; † 21. Mai 1983 in Hythe, Kent) war ein britischer Kunsthistoriker, Museumsdirektor und Autor. In Großbritannien gehörte Clark durch die Fernsehserie Serie Civilisation, die er für die BBC… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Mackenzie — /meuh ken zee/, n. 1. Sir Alexander, 1764 1820, Scottish explorer in Canada. 2. Alexander, 1822 92, Canadian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1873 78. 3. William Lyon, 1795 1861, Canadian political leader and journalist, born in… … Universalium
baron — /bar euhn/, n. 1. a member of the lowest grade of nobility. 2. (in Britain) a. a feudal vassal holding his lands under a direct grant from the king. b. a direct descendant of such a vassal or his equal in the nobility. c. a member of the House of … Universalium
