New Art History

New Art History is an approach that studies artworks within their broader cultural, social, and historical contexts. Instead of focusing solely on the artist's techniques or the aesthetic qualities, it emphasizes understanding how art reflects and influences the ideas, power dynamics, identities, and daily life of the time and place it was created. This perspective encourages examining issues like gender, politics, and social change, providing a more comprehensive understanding of art’s role in society and its deeper meanings.