438 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (56%).
r/ArtHistory Traffic & Engagement r/ArtHistory Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ArtHistory Most Active Times When r/ArtHistory Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/ArtHistory Flair Performance r/ArtHistory Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 163 (46.3%) | 105 |
| News/Article | 61 (17.3%) | 84 |
| Research | 58 (16.5%) | 20 |
| Other | 57 (16.2%) | 80 |
| humor | 9 (2.6%) | 220 |
| Feature | 4 (1.1%) | 21 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ArtHistory Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ArtHistory
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| art | 95 (21.7%) | 50 | 11 |
| painting | 50 (11.4%) | 33 | 9 |
| history | 39 (8.9%) | 24 | 6 |
| paintings | 25 (5.7%) | 154 | 36 |
| museum | 17 (3.9%) | 18 | 3 |
| artist | 16 (3.6%) | 243 | 11 |
| most | 15 (3.4%) | 92 | 18 |
| help | 14 (3.2%) | 44 | 8 |
| looking | 12 (2.7%) | 22 | 10 |
| think | 12 (2.7%) | 111 | 19 |
r/ArtHistory Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ArtHistory
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 8 | 74 |
| nytimes.com | 5 | 24 |
| thehistoricalinsights.page | 4 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
| news.artnet.com | 3 | 10 |
r/ArtHistory Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ArtHistory
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I Will Never Understand Rothko. Or Will I?
What does this pattern mean?
How did models build such a muscular physique in ancient Greece/Rome?
Franco Fontana, one of the greatest Italian photographers of the twentieth century and a major figure on the international scene, has passed away at the age of 92.
Sliman Mansour, the iconic Palestinian artist whose work became a symbol of resistance, has died at age 79. His art preserved Palestinian culture and heritage while documenting decades of struggle, displacement, and perseverance.
Famous paintings you hate, I'll start: The Resurrected Christ by Titian. It just looks so unappealing...
The Course of Empire - Thomas Cole (Set of 5 Paintings)
I think I have an unusual interpretation of death and the girl
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist renowned for mirror rooms and polka dots, dies at 97
The Woman Who Painted Infinity: A Deep Dive into Yayoi Kusama
r/ArtHistory Audience Overlap r/ArtHistory Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/ArtHistory FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ArtHistory
What's the best time to post on r/ArtHistory?
Based on posting volume, r/ArtHistory is most active on Fridays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ArtHistory?
r/ArtHistory averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ArtHistory get?
Posts on r/ArtHistory average about 70 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ArtHistory get most?
On r/ArtHistory, most posts are image posts (56%)