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Art history
define as the study of art from across
the world, and from the ancient to the present day. Art Historiography
historical study of the visual arts, being
concerned with identifying, classifying, describing, evaluating, interpreting and understanding the art products and historic development of the fields of painting,sculpture, architecture,the decorative arts, drawing and etc. Cave paintings • are also known as “ parietal art ”.They are painted drawings on cave walls or ceilings, mainly of prehistoric dated to some 40,000 years ago in Eurasia. • they provide valuable insights into pre historic cultures and their beliefs, often depicting animals,humans and symbols. • can be found in various parts of the world and date back thousands of years. SAMPLE CAVE PAINTINGS Art history focus on understanding their aesthetic and historical significance as well their social relevance. Importance of Art in History • it provides us insights of events,beliefs,and values at specific moments in time.
• provides a means by which we can understand our
human past and its relationship to our present.
• it is a good way to understand the history behind the
work, and the period from which the piece originated.