Art History refers to the study and analysis of visual art objects, including paintings, sculptures, architecture, and other forms of design. It is an academic discipline that aims to understand the historical development of art, its cultural significance, and the social context in which it was created. Art historians use various methods such as formal analysis, iconography, and connoisseurship to study works of art from different periods and cultures. The field also encompasses the study of artists' biographies, critical theory, and the history of museums and galleries.