Listen to a sample
The Connoisseur
- Author
- Peter Burke
- Narrator
- Daniel Henning
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 4 August 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The connoisseur has been an influential, if somewhat mysterious, figure in the history of art, responsible for making or breaking high-profile collections and reputations and influencing taste, the art market and the field of art history with their pronouncements. But what did it take to become a connoisseur, and how reliable were the great connoisseurs of previous centuries? With the advent of scientific techniques and artificial intelligence, what future is there for expertise based on the trained eye?
This book offers the first history of the art connoisseur, from the Renaissance to its professionalization in the nineteenth century and on to the present. Featuring portrayals of some of the leading connoisseurs, this is a must-listen history of the extraordinary characters and intellects that shaped the art world through a mixture of intuition, learning, and chutzpah.
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Peter Burke
- Narrator
- Daniel Henning
- Duration
- 7 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9798318583407
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- History, History of art, History of art, Popular culture
Synopsis
The connoisseur has been an influential, if somewhat mysterious, figure in the history of art, responsible for making or breaking high-profile collections and reputations and influencing taste, the art market and the field of art history with their pronouncements. But what did it take to become a connoisseur, and how reliable were the great connoisseurs of previous centuries? With the advent of scientific techniques and artificial intelligence, what future is there for expertise based on the trained eye?This book offers the first history of the art connoisseur, from the Renaissance to its professionalization in the nineteenth century and on to the present. Featuring portrayals of some of the leading connoisseurs, this is a must-listen history of the extraordinary characters and intellects that shaped the art world through a mixture of intuition, learning, and chutzpah.
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.