Arne Nygård-Nilssen

Arne Nygård-Nilssen (5 April 1899 – 26 July 1958) was a Norwegian art historian, publicist and magazine editor.

At the University he came under the influence of Anders Bugge (1889-1955), a prominent professor of art history.

Nygård-Nilssen subsequently took over Bugge's work with historic Norwegian churches, with a focus on conservation and restoration.

He replaced Harry Fett as head the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage serving from 1946 to 1958.

Arne Nygård-Nilssen also edited the magazine Kunst og Kultur, and a series of scientific books.