Art history is a subject that has always interested me, as has the study of both art and history separately. The most valuable things we can learn from any study of history are perspective, knowledge, and appreciation, which all are vital to cultivate a truly intelligent mind. The study of art history is no exception, especially to those who are involved with art in any way; Whether it be producing their own work or interacting with other’s.
Yet even to people who don’t have a direct connection with artwork this study is useful. Art history provides a window into the lives of ancient peoples and the workings of their societies. Learning the tools of interpreting and analysing historical works gives students experience that can be applied to many other areas of their lives, studies, and careers. The principles of analysis, critical thinking, and research that we use in art history are absolutely vital to most other areas of our lives, and instill better critical and analytical skills in students. The research component of art history is also extremely practical, because it gives a multi-dimensional research of both primary and secondary, visual and textual resources.
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