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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.

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