History Painting

+**History Painting**

+History Painting is a revered genre depicting moments from grand narratives, often drawn from [Mythology](/wiki/mythology), biblical stories, or historical events. Typically vast in scale and moralizing in intent, it was long considered the highest form of [Academic Art](/wiki/academic_art), seeking to elevate and instruct the viewer.

+## See also

+- [Religious Art](/wiki/religious_art)

+- [Neoclassicism](/wiki/neoclassicism)