What is the purpose of studying art history and architectural history?
The purpose of studying art history and architectural history is to understand the visual arts in their historical context and gain insights into artistic schools, movements, artist careers, and larger social and cultural issues within intellectual history.
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What is the purpose of studying art history and architectural history?

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The purpose of studying art history and architectural history is to understand the visual arts in their historical context and gain insights into artistic schools, movements, artist careers, and larger social and cultural issues within intellectual history.<|im_end|>