Name: Marc Augustus T.

Garcia
ME2A2

 Research and conduct a comprehensive analysis of the history of arts. 

Art history doesn’t consist in simply listing all the art movements and placing them on a
timeline. It is the study of objects of art considered within their time period. Art historians
analyze visual arts’ meaning (painting, sculpture, architecture) at the time they were created.
Also, another of art history’s mission is to establishes authorial origins of artworks, i.e.
discovering who created a particular artwork, when, when and for what reason.
Iconography is a major part of art history. It consists in analyzing the symbolism of works of
arts. For instance, art historians identify the visual elements of a painting and interpret its
meaning. Art historians are interested in what the works of art represented at the time they were
created. It is a way to learn about the civilizations of the past.
"Why study art history when there are many other careers to pursue?" Well, if we consider the
discipline differently from a career standpoint, we realize that it serves fundamental purposes.
Understanding cultures
Visual art recounts stories of our past, it gives an account of past events. Art history allows us to
look back and understand how our civilization evolved over the centuries. It is a way to know
ourselves better. Why do we have certain values? What shaped the way we think and our vision
of the world?
Develop critical thinking
Studying art history is really not about memorizing dates, artists’ names, art movements, etc.
Instead, it drives you to analyze paintings, photographs, sculptures, etc. To support your analysis,
you must build rational and convincing arguments, hence developing your critical thinking.