A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn-|||-in general history classes.Most typical history courses concentra on politics,economics and war.But-|||-art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people,-|||-but also religious beliefs,emotions and psychology.In addition,information about the daily activities of-|||-our ancestors can be provided by art.In short,art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place,-|||-and a study of it clearly offers us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.-|||-In history books,objective information abo the political life of a country is presented;that is,-|||-facts about politics are given,but opinions are not expressed.Art,on the other hand,is subjective(主观-|||-的):it reflects emotions and opinions.The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first-|||-truly"" political"artist.In his well-known painting The Third of May,1808,he criticized the Spanish-|||-government for its abuse(滥用)of power over people.A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn-|||-in general history classes.Most typical history courses concentra on politics,economics and war.But-|||-art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people,-|||-but also religious beliefs,emotions and psychology.In addition,information about the daily activities of-|||-our ancestors can be provided by art.In short,art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place,-|||-and a study of it clearly offers us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.-|||-In history books,objective information abo the political life of a country is presented;that is,-|||-facts about politics are given,but opinions are not expressed.Art,on the other hand,is subjective(主观-|||-的):it reflects emotions and opinions.The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the first-|||-truly"" political"artist.In his well-known painting The Third of May,1808,he criticized the Spanish-|||-government for its abuse(滥用)of power over people.