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AP Art History

44 lessons across 11 topics

1. Course Skills You'll Learn

1Developing A Theory About The Meaning Of A Work Of Art And Explaining And Supporting Your Interpretation2Evaluating Works Of Art From Different Eras And Cultures3Seeing Connections To Artistic Traditions, Styles, Or Practices In A Work Of Art

2. Global Prehistory, 30,000-500 BCE

4Collaboration With Other Disciplines, Archaeology, And An Introduction To Historical Interpretation5Human Migration And A Survey Of Prehistoric Art Techniques6Theories And Methods Of Early Art Making

3. Ancient Mediterranean, 3500 BCE-300 CE

7Exchange Of Ideas And The Influence Of Outside Cultures8The Cultural Context Of Ancient Empires9The Literary Legacy And Ongoing Influence On Artistic Traditions10The Role Of Religion And Royalty In Early Art

4. Early Europe and Colonial Americas, 200-1750 CE

11Influences On Jewish, Christian, And Islamic Art12Naturalism And Developments In Visual Form13Patronage And Continued Religious Influence14The Age Of Exploration And Colonialism

5. Later Europe and Americas, 1750-1980 CE

15Globalization And Expressions Of Cultural Exchange16Impacts Of Modern Scientific And Philosophical Thinking17Modern Styles And Revival Movements18New Technologies, Media, And Art Forms19The Effect Of Developments Like Industrialization And Urbanization20The Rise Of Corporate Patronage, Art Galleries, And Museums

6. Indigenous Americas, 1000 BCE-1980 CE

21Ancient American Architecture And Artifacts22Functional And Ceremonial Roles Of Art23The Influence Of Colonialism24The Interaction Between Natural Environment, Materials, And Depictions

7. Africa, 1100-1980 CE

25Evolving Global Interpretations And Influence Of African Art26The Purpose Of Art From Daily Use To Performance27The Variety Of Media, Materials, And Techniques

8. West and Central Asia, 500 BCE-1980 CE

28The Effect Of Trade And Global Influences29The Role Of Religious Beliefs In Art Styles30The Style And Production Of Decorative Objects31Varying Uses Of Figural Imagery

9. South, East, and Southeast Asia, 300 BCE-1980 CE

32Advances In Technology And The Effect On Media And Techniques33The Effect Of Trade And Cultural Interchanges34The Role Of Court Life And Social Stratification35Unique Art Forms And Imagery Associated With Asian Religions

10. The Pacific, 700-1980 CE

36Forms Of And Materials Used In Pacific Art37History Of Pacific Island Civilization, Trade, And Migration Patterns38Ritual And Cultural Significance Of Artifacts39The Role Of The Ocean, And Familial, Religious, And Historical Depictions

11. Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present

40Diverse Venues And Audiences For Art41Global Influences On Art42New Types Of Artists And New Theories Of Criticism43Subverting Expectations And The “mash-up” As An ACT Of Creation44Transcendence Of Traditional Forms Of Art And Technology