A.P. History of Art is a challenging, college-level course going beyond the art history curriculum taught in Humanities courses. You will acquire the tools enabling you to be conversant about any piece of art you encounter for the rest of your life, mastering how to approach a work of art, the vocabulary and analytical methods with which to discuss it, and the knowledge of how it fits into the general sweep of art historical periods and styles. We will also work toward achieving an understanding of the interconnectedness of art with other aspects of world culture. By giving “voice” to works by lesser-known artists and from unfamiliar cultures, we will aim to develop as broad as possible a perspective about and appreciation for both European-based and non-Western art. You will receive the preparation enabling you to score well on the A.P. exam, earning you credit at most of the colleges and universities in the United States.
Students will:
1. Contextualize and analyze movements of art
2. Gain a deep understanding of the meaning of art
3. Apply complex terminology to artworks, artists' styles, and art movements.
4. Communicate through writing and verbal skills
5. Experience art making