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Luc Benoist born Luc Didier Marie Benoist-Lucy (1893–1980) was a French essayist and art historian. He published many books about art history. His interests were centered on spirituality and symbolism.
Luc Benoist | |
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| Born | 1893 Paris, France |
| Died | 1980 Mauves-sur-Loire, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Art historian, essayist |
Biography
editHe became assistant curator of the Palace of Versailles, curator of the Musées de France and of the Fine Arts Museum of Nantes (French: Musée des beaux-arts de Nantes) (1947–1959).
Publications
edit- The romantic Sculpture, Paris, La Renaissance du Livre, 1928
- Versailles and the monarchy, Paris, Editions of Cluny, 1947
- "Michel-Ange", Lausanne, La Guilde du Livre, 1943
- "Georges de La Tour et les caravagesques au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes", La Revue française, 1961
- "L'ésotérisme", Paris, PUF, Collection "Que sais-je", 1963