Art historians are people who study the changes in art from prehistoric times to the present. The art historian tries to understand how the artist's creativity and skills interact or combine with the physical environment and the artist's culture shape artistic products which in turn influence culture.

Some jobs than an art historian can have are:

    Museum curator

    Art critic for a newspaper

    Art restorer

    Teacher

    Antiques Dealer

    Art Librarian

    Art Gallery owner

    Lawyer specializing in laws related to art

 

    To learn more about art historians and some possible careers visit this site in New Zealand:
http://www.careers.co.nz/jobs/11b_lib/j80195a.htm

 

A famous art historian is Leo Steinberg.