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[https://online.lindenwood.edu/blog/why-is-art-history-important-12-key-lessons/ by LINEWOOD UNIVERSITY 8/12/23] | [https://online.lindenwood.edu/blog/why-is-art-history-important-12-key-lessons/ by LINEWOOD UNIVERSITY 8/12/23] | ||
Art history is the study of visual art, including paintings, sculptures, architecture, and other artistic forms from various cultures and time periods. However, it’s much more than memorizing the names of famous painters, or famous works – it’s an opportunity to connect with the greater picture of humanity through the evolution of human creativity. As Dr. Hutson puts it, “art history offers us far more than a collection of ‘greatest hits’ or objects of market value; it provides a panoramic view of humanity itself, a timeline textured with the very fibers of human experience.” This perspective highlights why art is important in the context of history as a framework for showcasing the triumphs, struggles, and shared humanity of those who came before us. | Art history is the study of visual art, including paintings, sculptures, architecture, and other artistic forms from various cultures and time periods. However, it’s much more than memorizing the names of famous painters, or famous works – it’s an opportunity to connect with the greater picture of humanity through the evolution of human creativity. As Dr. Hutson puts it, “art history offers us far more than a collection of ‘greatest hits’ or objects of market value; it provides a panoramic view of humanity itself, a timeline textured with the very fibers of human experience.” This perspective highlights why art is important in the context of history as a framework for showcasing the triumphs, struggles, and shared humanity of those who came before us. | ||
=====Studies in the History of Art===== | |||
[https://www.nga.gov/research/center/publications/studies-history-art by National Gallery of Art] | |||
The series Studies in the History of Art (1969–2022; formerly Report and Studies in the History of Art) comprises volumes based on the proceedings of Center symposia. | |||
