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History
Arts journalism has been one method of discussing and engaging the public with the arts for over a century. Journals such as L'artiste, created in 1831, provided perceptions on exhibits and patterns of contemporary art in the nineteenth century, as well as art criticism. All over the world, journalists have reported on dancing, architecture, fine arts and crafting to bring culture and art to readers. Now, arts journalism has an extended reach due to the impact of developing technology, such as social media. Some students of journalism wonder how technology has impacted the way the general public views art, an example being that performances are now videoed live and images can be instantly uploaded. Articles have been published on the change in focus from various arts to others due to arts journalism. In a study regarding arts journalism in American, French, German, and Dutch newspapers from 1955 to 2005, researchers found increased content in terms of pop culture and cultural advertising, especially in American newspapers.

Arts journalism is sometimes referred to as cultural journalism because art journalists often cover cultural events with artistic aspects and aesthetic influence. Their reports provide insight to the background of these events and often include reviews and reflections on exhibits.