art historiography

Art historiography is the study of how art history has been written and interpreted over time. It examines the perspectives, methods, and biases of different critics, scholars, and cultures that have shaped our understanding of art. This field explores how ideas about style, meaning, and value evolve, revealing the changing ways people have appreciated and analyzed artworks. Essentially, it looks at the "history of art history" itself—how interpretations develop, shift, and influence our view of art across different periods and societies.