André Chastel

French art historian (1912-1990)
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André Chastel

Summary

André Chastel is a human[1]. He was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on November 15, 1912[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on July 18, 1990[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • André Chastel was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • André Chastel passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • André Chastel was born on November 15, 1912[3].
  • André Chastel died on July 18, 1990[5].
  • André Chastel is buried at Cimetière parisien d'Ivry[9].
  • André Chastel held citizenship in France[10].
  • André Chastel worked as an art historian[6].
  • André Chastel's professions included professor[7].
  • André Chastel was employed by Collège de France[11].
  • André Chastel was employed by Le Monde[12].
  • André Chastel was employed by University of Paris[13].
  • André Chastel was employed by Lycée Marceau de Chartres[14].
  • André Chastel was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • André Chastel was educated at École Normale Supérieure[16].
  • André Chastel was educated at University of Paris[17].
  • André Chastel's doctoral advisor was Augustin Renaudet[18].
  • A notable student of André Chastel was Antoine Schnapper[19].
  • André Chastel received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20].
  • André Chastel received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[21].
  • André Chastel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • André Chastel received the Ambassadors' Prize[23].
  • André Chastel was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[24].
  • André Chastel was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[25].
  • André Chastel was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • André Chastel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

Body

Origins and Family

André Chastel's place of birth was 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on November 15, 1912[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; École Normale Supérieure[16], a école normale supérieure[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and University of Paris[17], a former entity[35], in France[36], founded in 1150[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. André Chastel's doctoral advisor was Augustin Renaudet[18]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[39]. He studied under Henri Focillon[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and professor[7]. Employers include Collège de France[11], a higher education institution[41], in France[42], founded in 1530[43], headquartered in Paris[44]; Le Monde[12], a daily newspaper[45], in France[46], founded in 1944[47], headquartered in avenue Pierre-Mendès-France[48]; University of Paris[13], a former entity[49], in France[50], founded in 1150[51], headquartered in Paris[52]; and Lycée Marceau de Chartres[14], an educational facility[53], in France[54], founded in 1965[55]. A notable student of André Chastel was Antoine Schnapper[19]. Doctoral students include Daniel Arasse[56], an art historian[57], 1944–2003[58], of France[59], awarded the Prix Charles Blanc[60] and Albert Châtelet[61], an art historian[62], b. 1928[63], of France[64], specialised in art history[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], a grade of an order[66], in France[67]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], a grade of an order[68], founded in 1955[69]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[70], in France[71]; and Ambassadors' Prize[23], a literary award[72], in France[73], founded in 1948[74].

Death and Burial

André Chastel died on July 18, 1990[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Cimetière parisien d'Ivry[9].

Why It Matters

André Chastel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

His notable doctoral advisees include Daniel Arasse[77], an art historian[78], 1944–2003[79], of France[80], awarded the Prix Charles Blanc[81] and Jean Clair[82], an art historian[83], b. 1940[84], of France[85], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[86], specialised in art history[87].

FAQs

Where was André Chastel born?

André Chastel's place of birth was 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did André Chastel die?

André Chastel died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did André Chastel do for work?

André Chastel worked as art historian[6] and professor[7].

Where did André Chastel go to school?

André Chastel was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], École Normale Supérieure[16], and University of Paris[17].

What awards did André Chastel receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], and Ambassadors' Prize[23].

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