17 Best Art History Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

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What is the sculpture from 1917 that sparked a controversial ongoing argument?

John Smith
Answered: Dec 23, 2024

The Urinal (or Fountain) by Marcel Duchamp 1917

Marcel Duchamps Urinal (or Fountain) of 1917 epitomized the question what is art? In December 2004, Duchamps Fountain was voted the...Read More

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Who are the most famous art historians?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

Here is a list of famous and notable art historians of all time. The historians on this list are from different parts of the world but they are all renowned art historians. William Rubin: w...Read More

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What art qualities made Mona Lisa painting so costly?

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Sep 21, 2018

Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa holds the Guinness World Record for the highest known insurance valuation in history. It has been painted between the years 1503 to 1506 and it is also...Read More

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Why is art history so important to study?

L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

Art history is important to study because it gives us knowledge, visual and verbal representation of things that happened in the past. Without art history, it would be difficult for us to keep...Read More

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Who invented the art first?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Oct 22, 2018

The arts is the expression shown through paintings, photographs, music, literature, dance, and several other ways. The arts have been around for many years. Even when students are studying...Read More

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What type of study is art history?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

Art history is a study of human expressions. It includes the study of architecture, painting, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, photography, calligraphy, mass media, animations, decorative arts and...Read More

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What is the name of the title and artist of this painting?

Sharonmf
Answered: Dec 23, 2024

The Beanfest by Jan Steen

The Beanfest by Jan Steen (Northern Baroque painter and tavern owner) In a seventeenth-century living-room, a cheerful company has assembled to enjoy the so-called...Read More

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Is art history hard to learn?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

Art history class can be challenging. Some times the teachers do not make the situation better. They spend a lot of time on the art forgetting that the course is a combination of both. To d...Read More

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What are the career aspects of having an art history degree?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

Here are some job prospects for someone with a degree in art history. Consevator, Administrative Assistant for an art museum, gallery exhibition manager, commercial art gallery manager, museum...Read More

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Who is exactly an art historian?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

An art historian studies and discuss art. They analyse, interpret and organize art works through their research or the research done by others. They also serve as curators, some work as art...Read More

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Which painting the image of The Arnolfini Portrait?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Jun 26, 2018

This image is a portrait painted by the Infamous Jan van Eyck. It shoes two clogs or sandals. These can represent a gift such as a wedding present or it can be used to depict the sacred precincts...Read More

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What are the most famous paintings till now?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

1) Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci: This is inarguably the most famous painting of all time. It was painted within 1503 - 1504. It is the main attraction of Louvre Museum in...Read More

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How can I learn more about art history?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

You can learn more about art history on these websites: Art History News, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, WikiArt, Web Gallery of Art, UbuWeb and Smarthistory. You can also take some course...Read More

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Is art and fine art similar to each other?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

Yes, fine art and art are similar but they are not the same. Art is a general term, it consist of different range of human activities that involves the creation of visual, auditory and performing...Read More

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Do I need to have an art history degree to be an artist?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Oct 01, 2018

You do not need an art degree to be an artist because the art degree does not determine how skilled or successsful you will be as an artist. There are many artists with degrees in Art but they...Read More

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