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How and when did it emerge?
The study of History of European Art began in the 3rd millenium BC, as a form of research into Paleolithic rock and cave painting. The discipline focuses its research into different time periods, including: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance and Modern. Art History is studied by looking in detail at the techniques, processes and materials of the artwork, as well as the subject that is depicted.

How has it changed?
A main conflict within the discipline is the idea that the proper technique used may not give the exact message of an artwork to the viewer. Indeed, some art historians say that History of Art is rather about the viewer's experience as opposed to the formal analysis.