The Journal of Swiss archaeology and art history (ZAK) has been in publication since 1939, as the successor to the Anzeiger für Schweizerische Altertumskunde, founded in 1868. It can therefore be considered one of the oldest art history periodicals. The journal published by the Swiss National Museum appears quarterly. Lavishly illustrated, it contains significant specialist articles to prehistory and early history (archaeology) and the history of Swiss art and culture. The focus is on topics from the Middle Ages and modern times up to the beginning of the 20th century. Attention is also given to art history pieces of a general nature and articles on new methods in technologies relating to art and restoration. Separate issues covering specific subject areas alternate with this sort of mixed content. There is regular discussion of new releases from the relevant literature.

In addition to the predominantly German-language articles, contributions are also published in French, Italian and occasionally English, in each case with summaries provided in each of the other languages. The fact that articles are published in multiple languages is one of the reasons for ZAK's global popularity.

Contact:

Swiss National Museum
Editorial team ZAK
Dr. Christian Weiss
www.landesmuseum.ch/zak
christian.weiss@nationalmuseum.ch