AP® Art History Crash Course Book + Online

Gayle A. Asch, Matt Curless

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Year: 2016
• ISBN:
  9780738686783
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Study Aids
• Subtopic: Advanced Placement

REA's Crash Course for the AP® Art History Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement® Score in Less Time
2nd Edition - Completely Revised for the New 2016 Exam

Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® Art History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?

If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® Art History is just what you need.

Our Crash Course gives you:

Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the new AP® Art History course description outline and actual AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Written by an AP® Art History teacher, the targeted review prepares students for the 2016 test by focusing on the new framework concepts and learning objectives tested on the redesigned AP® Art History exam.

Easy-to-read review chapters in outline format cover all the artistic traditions students need to know, including Global Prehistory, Ancient Mediterranean, Europe and the Americas, Asia, Africa, and more. The book also features must-know Art History terms all AP® students should know before test day.

Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our experienced AP® Art History teacher shares detailed question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and free-response questions you'll encounter on test day. By following our expert tips and advice, you can boost your overall point score!

FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our free practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.

Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® Art History student must have.

When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® Art History!

PART I

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1

KEYS FOR SUCCESS ON THE AP ART HISTORY EXAM

Taking any Advanced Placement exam can be a daunting experience. The AP Art History exam is no exception. After all, the exam is based on a two-semester college-level introductory Art History course, and you’re still in high school! Don’t panic…relax. This Crash Course is going to guide you to success on the exam.

The AP Art History course and exam require you to develop your critical-thinking skills while helping you develop an in-depth understanding of the historical and cultural concepts of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other media.

Our Crash Course was designed to help you be more pragmatic in your approach to studying for the AP Art History exam by using a straightforward outline format.

1. Understand the Structure of the Exam

The AP Art History exam consists of both multiple-choice questions as well as free-response questions. The sections of the exam are as follows:

A. Section I consists of 80 multiple-choice questions.

i.	This section will test your knowledge of the 250 selected works of art (the image set).
ii.	It is important to understand the context of each work in relation to the learning objectives (see Chapter 3). You will be expected to explain/discuss how the time period in which the work was created impacted the form, content, and function of the piece.
iii.	Some of the questions will be based on images and may be posed as single questions or as sets of questions. Some of the questions will not have accompanying images.
iv.	This section is timed and students will have 60 minutes to complete all of the questions.
v.	The grade for this section counts as 50% of your total grade for the exam.

B. Section II consists of 6 free-response questions (essays).

i.	This section will test the application of art historical skills, based primarily on the image set, contextual understanding of the artworks, as well as in-depth knowledge of artworks.
ii.	You may be asked to compare or contrast artworks from different time periods and/or cultures.
iii.	Images beyond the image set may be included to test students’ ability to recognize and/or attribute styles.
iv.	For some questions, images will be used, while for others students will need to choose an appropriate image or images to refer to in order to answer the question. These images may be from the image set or beyond.
v.	The total time allowed for the section is two hours.
vi.	The two longer free-response questions will be timed, and students will have 30 minutes to complete each one.
vii.	The four shorter free-response questions must be completed in 60 minutes. It is recommended that students spend 15 minutes on each question.
viii.	The grade for Section II will count as 50% of the total exam grade.

2. Understand the AP Art History Topical Outline

Many students believe that members of the AP Art History exam development committee have the freedom to write any question they wish. This widespread belief is not true. AP Art History test writers use a detailed topical outline that tells them what they can and cannot ask.

Every question on the AP Art History exam can be linked to a specific point in the topical outline. Familiarize yourself with this outline before studying for the exam. The content areas found on the exam are as follows:

Content Area	Percentage of Exam	Number of Images
Global Prehistory 30,000–500 BCE	4	11
Ancient Mediterranean 3500 BCE–300 CE	15	36
Early Europe and Colonial Americas 200–1750 CE	20	51
Later Europe and Americas 1750–1980 CE	22	54
Indigenous Americas 1000 BCE–1980 CE	6	14
Africa 1100–1980 CE	6	14
West and Central Asia 500 BCE–1980 CE	4	11
South, East, and Southeast Asia 300 BCE–1980 CE	8	21
The Pacific 700–1980 CE	4	11
Global Contemporary 1980 CE to present	11	27

3. Understand How the Exam Is Scored

The College Board reports your combined multiple-choice score and your total free-response score on a five-point scale:

5	Extremely well-qualified
4	Well-qualified
3	Qualified
2	Possibly qualified
1	No recommendation

Many colleges give course credit for a score of 3 or better; other colleges take nothing bel...