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How is an art historian’s job different from an art critic’s job

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Answer: Art historians find the history behind art pieces and the meaning behind them, while art critics judge and evaluate art pieces and judge whether the particular piece is good or successful.

  • Explanation: "Art criticism is responding to, interpreting meaning, and making critical judgments about specific works of art. Art critics help viewers perceive, interpret, and judge artworks. Critics tend to focus more on modern and contemporary art from cultures close to their own.
  • As the title indicates, an art historian researches to find the history of a piece of artwork or artifact, recording their findings to share with others. They often advise others about selling and buying art for investments and help art curators put together important exhibitions for others to enjoy.

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