AP Art History

Course Overview

This class surveys global art from prehistoric times to the present, helping students build visual analysis skills, contextual understanding, and comparative perspectives. Students practice making connections between works of art and cultural, political, religious, and historical contexts.

Exam Format (3 Hours Total)

• Section I: Multiple Choice (50%)
  • 80 questions, 60 minutes.
  • Image-based questions (compare, analyze, identify works).
  • Contextual questions about traditions, cultures, and styles.

• Section II: Free Response (50%)
  • 6 questions, 2 hours.
  • 2 long essays (35 minutes each): usually comparative, requiring analysis of form, function, content, and context.
  • 4 short essays (15 minutes each): focused on visual analysis, historical context, or specific works from the 250 required image set.

What’s Expected

• Memorize and understand 250 required works of art from the College Board’s AP Art History Image Set.

• Practice visual analysis, comparisons, and connections between artworks and historical/cultural movements.

• Strong writing skills: clear, organized, evidence-based essays.

Important 2026 Exam Date

📌 Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Morning (approx. 8:00 AM local time): AP Art History Exam.