When studying pieces of art, using flashcards can be an amazing tool to help with memorization and learning key facts. Thankfully, Quizlet makes it easy for students to find hundreds of stacks of flashcards online. We've sorted through this mass amount of information and found the very best Quizlet decks for AP® Art History students! To view the decks on Quizlet, simply click the unit heading!

🧠 Memorizing 10 pieces of art is a challenge, let alone 250! In this Quizlet deck, you'll find a card for each of the 250 required works for AP Art History.

Unit 1: Global Prehistory, 30,000-500 BCE

Because art from this period is old, interpretations for each work are quite open. Common themes/ideas include rituals or spirits, as in that the art piece was used in a ritual or represented a spirit in some way. You’ll find that art from this period involves a lot of zoomorphic (animal) characteristics and often uses rocks/stone as a medium or backdrop for the work.

Unit 2: Ancient Mediterranean, 3500 BCE-300CE 

Art from this unit greatly impacted later styles (e.g. neoclassicism) and even other styles within the same unit (e.g. Egyptian influence on Greek art, Greek influence on Roman art, etc.).

Religion and history integrate into these works. Art in this unit is mainly from the ancient civilizations of the Near East.

Unit 2: Ancient Mediterranean, 3500 BCE-300 CE by CSailingT

Unit 3: Early Europe and Colonial Americas, 200-1750 CE 

Early Christianity is present in many of these works, which often include depictions of biblical figures and churches. Also, the use of religion to elevate a monarch’s power is present, and there are mentions of Islamic and Jewish works. This unit introduces both secular and satirical art (though they are separate) as well as introduces the reclining female nude.

Unit 3: Early Europe and Colonial Americas, 200-1750 CE by CSailingT

Unit 4: Later Europe and Americas, 1750-1980 CE 

Rapid innovations in industry and technology called for shifts in style and culture. Changing times resulted in numerous movements with different goals. Photography entered the realm of art; consequently, there was conflict over whether or not it should be considered art.

There were callbacks to earlier times (neoclassicism) and influenced different cultures (as exemplified by Paul Gauguin’s 

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?

People began to push the limits of what could be considered art, and different movements often outraged the public.

Unit 4: Later Europe and Americas, 1750-1980 CE by CSailingT

Unit 5: Indigenous Americas, 1000 BCE-1980 CE 

Like many of the other units, there’s a strong connection to religious beliefs and social hierarchies. However, there’s also the addition of astronomy (ex. the observatory at Machu Picchu and Templo Mayor) and, later, the impact of European expansion into the Americas.

Because large civilizations were located mostly in Meso and South America, works from those areas include large structures/buildings/cities, while North American works are generally smaller.

Unit 5: Indigenous Americas, 1000 BCE-1980 CE by CSailingT

Art, in this unit, have practical uses, like for remembering history and for use in religious and ceremonial rituals. A common theme was the presence of high status. Wood was used as the medium

African masks (which, as you’ll see, are abundant in variety) inspired Western painters like Pablo Picasso. The starkest influence on Picasso’s work is with Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.

Unit 6: Africa, 1100-1980 CE by CSailingT

Unit 7: West and Central Asia, 500 BCE-1980 CE 

Within this unit, the religions of Islam and Buddhism were the most prevalent. Works used extreme, minute details and geometric designs, especially with Islamic art, since icons aren’t allowed. Also, gold is a common feature.

Large places of worship serve as points for pilgrimage, the most famous of which is 

Unit 7: West and Central Asia, 500 BCE-1980 CE by CSailingT

Unit 8: South, East, and Southeast Asia, 300 BCE-1980 CE 

In this unit, Buddhism and Hinduism are the prominent religions. History and displays of power are present, especially with large architectural works like the 

There are many temples, which are destinations for religious pilgrims. The architecture of this unit includes the use of statues, as with the 

Unit 8: South, East, and Southeast Asia, 300 bce-1980 ce by CSailingT

Rituals and ceremonies used many of these art pieces as objects. Materials used are the ones that were available to the islanders, including shells, wood, feathers, and boulders.

Men usually carved with wood while women weaved. Common themes referenced ideas of social status, spirits/deities, and local beliefs of the islanders.

Unit 9: The Pacific, 700-1980 CE by CSailingT

Unit 10: Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present 

Finally, a unit that focuses on art from everywhere! As the word 

 implies, art is now from all over the world, rather than the previous art hubs of Paris, France, then New York City, US, or of a specific culture. Each work strives to make a clear (somewhat clear, at least) point--about culture, roles of women, historical events, modern trends, etc.

Computers and other new technology are present, and the impact of them in the world of art is prominent in works that include videos, such as Bill Viola’s The Crossing and Mariko Mori’s Pure Land. The Guggenheim Bilbao Museo art museum in Spain uses software-generated floor plans.

Unit 10: Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present by CSailingT

Best Quizlet Decks for AP Art History

In 2019, 11.9% of AP Art History students scored a 5 on the exam. Although that number may seem small, achieving a 5 on this APAH exam is most definitely possible with the correct approach. To get a 5 on the AP Art History exam, there are a few key skills to perfect and a set of 250 artworks you need to know!

The AP Art History exam consists of two sections: multiple choice and free response. The multiple-choice section consists of 80 questions with a time limit of one hour. The free-response section is six questions, and you will have two hours to complete it. Two out of six free-response questions are long essay questions, and the remaining four are short essay questions.

The multiple-choice and free-response sections are each worth 50% of the total exam score. The exam questions assess the eight art historical thinking skills: Visual & Contextual Analysis, Comparison, Artistic Traditions, Visual Analysis of Unknown Works, Attribution of Unknown Works, Art Historical Interpretations, and Argumentation.

Take the time to dive deep into the history behind the artwork you are studying. Soak up information about the artist, the context, the medium, etc. and make sure you have that information ingrained in your memory because on the exam, you will need to recall these facts quickly to answer multiple-choice and free-response questions.

Since there are 250 required works to learn plus just general course content, taking this holistic approach cannot be done over a short period of time. It is important to consume this course a little by little to ensure you have a thorough understanding of the content.

Since the AP exams are cumulative tests, you want to make sure that you retain everything you learn; it will not be effective to achieve this through cramming the content. A tip to increase retention is to make flashcards or keep some form of a record of what you are learning as you proceed throughout the course.

This method can be especially helpful when memorizing the required artworks and understanding key terms/definitions and any other topics you feel that you will need refreshing on somewhere along the line.

Prep books such as Barron's and Crash Course and online resources such as smARThistory and Fiveable offer simplified and concise information as well as analysis of course content that you may not find in a wordy textbook or learn from a teacher's presentation.

Quizlets are also a major help when memorizing the required image set because of the ready-made flashcards and learn feature. Check out [links to best prep books/quizlets guides] for more information on the best APAH resources.

An example of contextual information to support the importance of difference kinds of artworks throughout history, as featured on 

Take note of the questions you miss on practice tests, quizzes, class assignments, or any other types of review so that you know what you need to study more. Taking the extra time to review areas you are slightly weaker in will help build a strong foundation of knowledge that you will build on as you continue throughout the course.

You do not need to spend hours and hours memorizing the required artworks, reading a textbook, or completing review questions. Instead, focus on your weaknesses, as mentioned in tip #3, and pacing yourself, as mentioned in tip #1. Art History is an enriching class meant to broaden your perspective on the impact of history on art and vice versa.

By working smarter instead of harder, you allow yourself the room in your brain to develop a deeper appreciation for art history beyond just what you need to know to pass the exam, which will actually give you an edge on the exam!

Learning the required images is the first step to success in AP Art History. What separates the 3s and 4s from the 5s is the ability to know these works in context and to articulate the significance of the artwork in its respective time period and beyond. When learning the context and significance of the artworks, try to answer questions such as: What time period was this made? Who is the artist? What else was happening in the world at this time that may have influenced this piece? Why did the artist create this? How does this connect to art before and after this piece was made?

Some ways to help assist in memorizing the context of artworks is to make a timeline or to create outlines for each content area and include historical events, significant artists, social/political movements, and works of art.

Applying these 5 tips will put that 5 on the exam well within reach. Best of luck in your AP Art History Exam and Happy Studying!

How to Get a 5 in AP Art History 

And that's it! Be sure to give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the entire AP Art History course. Happy studying and good luck 🎉!


Summary of the Works

Unit 10: Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present

Welcome to the final unit of AP Art History (

cue the round of celebratory applause 👏 

)! Unit 10 is a great way to finish off this course because its works are unlike any that we've seen previously with respect to theme, 

 (things used to make a work 🎨), and technique. Unfortunately, though, 

 art (art made in the second half of the 20th or the 21st century) gets a bad rap from many viewers. Here are some common stereotypes and phrases said about art from this period in history:

These common stereotypes ⬆️ are anything but true! Just because contemporary art may look different than the works that we've studied in earlier units, doesn't mean that it's a less valid movement. Be sure to keep this in mind 🧠 as we head into the unit's contextualization and works.

Contextualization (AKA The Historical Background) 🌎 

In the late 20th century, technology began to drastically improve as new machines were being created and manufacturing techniques were perfected 🏭. This has caused the production of different media to rapidly increase ⬆️ and their manufacturing costs to decrease ⬇️, making art more accessible to people around the world, regardless of wealth or status. (Before this time, many artists, especially in Europe, came from well-to-do families 🤑 and were educated at private art schools.)

As technology becomes more advanced over time, artists are also beginning to abandon traditional media like oil paint and stucco for new, innovative materials (ex. 

) and everyday ones (ex. cut paper, glass, and burlap). Artists have also begun using technology to their advantage when creating. For example, some of the artists that made the works below incorporated video 📹 and audio 🔊 into their 

 (exhibits in a gallery) so the viewer can have more sensory experience, rather than just look. This is a deviation from works in previous units, 

 (adapted for contemporary life; ex. urbanization 🌆, industrialization 🏗️, high literacy rate 📚) and 

(spreading of cultures worldwide), people are beginning to interact more. This increased communication has allowed artists of different backgrounds to inspire one another and create unique works of art.

Growing Inclusivity in Art 👩🏻‍🎨🧕🏽 👨🏿‍🎨 

The field of art has become more inclusive of artists of different nationalities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds over time. Many of the works in this unit 🖼️ (such as 

) were made by artists of color and/or explore international issues like increasing obesity rates (

). More still needs to be done to make the field entirely accepting of all artists, however, the progress made recently in the field should still be acknowledged.

MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts

And that's it! Be sure to give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the entire AP Art History course. Hopefully, the past 10 unit guides will help as you study for any exams you have throughout the year and ace the final one in May. Happy studying and good luck 🎉!

Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present

AP Art History is a challenging course to learn in a physical classroom with a live teacher, let alone at home or on your own time. As a homeschool or a self-studying student, it is important to have a plan of action.  Regardless of your AP Art History 

 (home school or self-studying), these AP Art History tips and tricks will set you on the path towards exam success! 

When you create a self-study plan, always start with the 

College Board Course and Exam Description

 (CED). The CED details all of the content that will be on the exam, describes the art historical thinking skills, and explains the key concepts/big ideas in the course. The CED provides "At a Glance" sections where you will see each unit and key concept along with the historical thinking skills applied in that specific key concept. 

As you read deeper into the CED, you will find summaries of the main ideas/most important content for each unit and corresponding key concepts. These summaries have the bulk of the information you will need to study. The AP Art History CED also includes all of the 250 required works.

How to Register for the Test and Where to Take It 

To register for an AP test if you are self-studying, get in touch with your school's AP Coordinator. If your school does not have an AP Coordinator, you can contact AP Services to register and find a nearby school where you can take the exam.

AP services will connect you with AP Coordinators from schools near you who are willing to accept outside students for testing. You will need to get in touch with one of them to make testing arrangements. 

Obtaining access to a textbook is crucial when studying APAH independently or through homeschooling. A textual resource with lots of information and images acts as a foundation for the rest of your APAH learning. Having a textbook is helpful because you can always refer to it at any time throughout the course for an in-depth analysis and explanation of the content. 

Books that teach the information by genre or time period may be particularly helpful for AP Art History. Textbooks also contain a glossary of important terms that are crucial on the exam, especially on the Free-Response Questions. Use the glossary to create a list of key terms and their definitions (you can also add images) as you work your way through the course.

 for links to free, affordable, and the overall best AP Art History Textbooks and additional APAH resources. 

Barron's is a great resource for APAH! Image Courtesy of 

Barron's AP Art History, one of our top picks for AP Art History Resources! This book contains 2 full-length practice tests and a clear, thorough review of major artists and movements, extra multiple choice practice questions, and chapters that expand beyond the European tradition.

#2: Become an Expert on the Required Images 🖼

The 250 required artworks in AP Art History are essentially the basis for the exam as they show up in both multiple-choice and free-response questions. You are asked to compare and contrast with works outside the image set, and you are also required to attribute an art piece to a particular artist. 

Creating flashcards is an excellent way of memorizing these artworks. Make a flashcard for each image and summarize the artwork in your own words. Be sure to include the artist, time period/movement, medium, location, and significance of the image. If you would rather use a pre-existing deck of flashcards, see our Best Quizlets for AP Art History blog!

Sticking to one form of learning (i.e only using a textbook) is not the best way to develop a comprehensive understanding of AP Art History. A single resource will not provide you with the different perspectives you need to know to succeed on the exam. Additionally, some textbooks can be lengthy and have a wealth of extra information, which can get confusing at times. 

 and, of course, Fiveable offer bite-sized chunks of information that can help clarify information in textbooks. 

#4: Look for Live Instruction/Discussions 🗣

AP Art History is much more than learning artworks and their artists. Discussing the art on a deeper level, by delving into its larger historical significance with peers and/or a teacher will greatly help improve your understanding of the history in this course that goes beyond the artworks themselves. 

Additionally, talking about artworks with other people provides multiple unique perspectives that may help in argumentative essays. Consider reaching out to students you may know who are also taking/have taken the course, attending weekly AP Art History live streams at Fiveable, or chatting with students in the Fiveable community. 

Do not try to memorize all of the required works at the same time or learn every unit within the span of a few weeks. Take the course in small doses, perhaps just learning 25 images at a time along with one unit. Spend an adequate amount of time soaking up the information and paying attention to little things such as connections between time periods, the influences behind the artworks, and the artistic traditions in the images. A good way to budget your time is to make a study schedule using a calendar, spreadsheet, whiteboard, or productivity tool such as Notion. 

Practice tests are the best way to assess performance and discover any gaps in content knowledge. Taking practice tests frequently will help improve answering multiple-choice questions and writing essays faster, which cannot just be done by reading a textbook or by using flashcards. Try your best to use the practice questions released by the College Board, but since these are limited, you can find practice tests in other resources such as the Barron's AP Art History prep book. Be sure to read the reviews when using non-College Board resources. 

When defining key terms or making flashcards, always make sure what you write makes sense TO YOU. Use your own words as opposed to the fancy textbook definitions to understand the information. Overall, take the study approach that best suits your learning style! 

Best of luck in your AP Art History course and happy studying! For more AP Art History resources such as live streams and study guides, visit 

 for more resources! Remember, you're not alone in this journey! You got this 🥳

AP Art History Self-Study and Homeschool

The sculptures, artifacts, and paintings that decorate exhibit halls and art museums are more than just oil on canvas, marble shaped into a person, or a bowl with images on it. They are incredibly intricate and complex artworks (yes, even the simple-looking ones) that each holds a rich and unique history behind them. If exploring the origins of these artworks sounds interesting, then AP Art History is the class for you! 

AP Art History is often thought of as an art class rather than as a history class, which presents a challenge to many students. Instead of painting, drawing, or sculpting, students investigate how artists use their works to impact their society. Students learn about the origins of works across different time periods and cultures.

In this course, students are responsible for memorizing a list of 250 works of art chosen by the College Board. These are often referred to as the "required works" or the "required image set." The 250 works represent many different influences, artists, time periods, mediums, and artistic traditions.

In addition to memorizing the required works, students will develop and use nine historical thinking skills: 

These skills will be applied to both multiple-choice and free-response questions. 

💭 A detailed breakdown of these historical thinking skills can be found on page 14 in the 

AP Art History Course and Exam Description.

Roughly about 25,000 students take the APAH exam per year, which is much smaller than the 500,000 taking exams such as AP Language and Composition, making the subject one of the smaller APs on the national scale. The table below shows the 2019 score distribution released by the College Board.

What Students and Teachers are Saying 🗣

"It's hard if you don't pace yourself. With that being said, you are exposed to so many intricate yet interesting concepts beyond just art. It teaches analytic and critical skills definitely making the class worth it."—Aly Moosa,  Student

"It is a challenging class. The problem for a lot of students who take the class, and even art teachers who teach it, is that it is much more a history class than an art class. If you took AP World, did well and liked it a bit, AP Art History might be for you. If you’re a student who likes to draw and takes art classes because they are easy and fun, this is not for you.."—Johnathon Keller, Teacher

"If you’re good with history, you should be good with AP Art History. AP Art History is more than just memorizing names, artists, and patrons. It’s about making the connection between historical events and their impact on art."—Patrick Rio, Student

If you have an interest in art, history, or both, then AP Art History is definitely worth your time. If analysis and comparison are some of your strengths, then this class should not cause you any problems. Although aspects of memorization and analyzing/attributing unknown works of art may be challenging, AP Art History has the potential to be a highly rewarding class that awakens students to the deeper meanings, creative processes, and impacts behind artwork from all over the world throughout history. 

Critical thinking and the analytical, comparison, and argumentative skills used in AP Art History translate into a plethora of future college majors and professions. Occupations such as scientists, lawyers, economists, and engineers use such skills in their day to day work.

About 1,239 colleges/universities accept AP Art History exam scores for college credit. Your AP scores fulfill general education requirements and/or place you in more advanced classes. The AP credit transfer policy differs for every school. 

Just like any other AP course, AP Art History does not have a light workload. It covers artwork from prehistory to the present, which is a lot. Consider your other classes on, and do not overexert yourself if you think you may have too much! If you find that you lack an interest in art and/or history, then APAH may not be worth it.

Art is a subjective topic. Trying to understand complexities is not an easy task for anyone. If possible, know if your APAH teacher will be a good fit for you in terms of learning and class structure. Having a teacher who you vibe with can make a huge difference in your APAH experience.

Are you prepared to dedicate yourself to memorizing 250 works of art? Are you confident you can handle the workload? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, APAH may not be worth it. 

Access to resources such as study guides and practice questions are a necessity to succeed in any AP class, especially in AP Art History. Answering stimulus-based questions and writing comparison, argumentative, and analytical essays may take some getting used to for some students. Luckily, with Fiveable, APAH students have access to hundreds of free resources such as practice prompts, sample multiple-choice questions, and study guides to help them perfect their exam skills. 

Additionally, Fiveable offers curated content such as [LINK TO QUIZLET POST] to help with memorizing and learning the required image set. 

Example Quizlet flashcard with important information about the Sarcophagus of the Spouses. Flashcards like this one are an excellent tool for AP Art History studying. Image Courtesy of 

"Not too difficult, not too easy. It depends on the teacher. There is so much to cover and learn. You learn about World religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Byzantine, Catholic); you learn about societies that had never received attention in the American education system (specifically referring to the Pacific islands); you learn about different ways of thinking. An amazing course highly recommended it."—ObitoSigma, Student via College Confidential

"Memorizing the pieces isn’t hard once you notice common themes around pieces (things like similarities between cultures or even the fact that memorizing one little thing about a piece can lead you to the rest of the identifiers). Overall, I highly recommend this course."—Anonymous, Student via Reddit

Now that you have learned about the skills required for APAH, the exam logistics, and experiences/suggestions from students and teachers, so Is AP Art History worth it for you? Our answer: absolutely! You got this 🎉

Is AP Art History Hard? Is APAH Worth Taking?

Here is a summary of the works that are reviewed in this unit!

Summary of Works to Know 🖼

Nan Madol acted as the capital city of the 

The city is made of 92 artificial islands, which are connected by crisscrossing canals (similar to Venice).

Fifteen-foot-high seawalls surround the city in order to block the ocean's waves 🌊 from reaching the surface.

Lower class citizens lived on the outskirts of the city away from people of higher status, while the upper class lived near the king 🤴 in the center. This is because the rulers didn't perceive the lower class as a threat to their power, but the upper class needed to be watched in case they were attempting to overthrow the monarchy.

The Saudeleur Dynasty fell in 1628 CE as a result of their oppressive leaders.

This work was used during a yearly religious ceremony as a representation of a specific 

 (made of straight lines) human form. It has no identifying features such as a face 👩, and uses horizontal lines instead of more natural-appearing curves.

Compared to European depictions of women in art, the woman depicted in this figure is much less sexualized. Her chest is broad and geometric, unlike the exaggeratedly large and curved ones of European sculpture, and she is in a stiff, erect position.

 may have been decorated with flowers 🌺 or garments during religious ceremonies.

 (a form of Christianity) after interacting with European traders.

This work was used as a map 🗺️, but was memorized before a voyage, rather than used throughout it.

The horizontal and vertical sticks act as structural support, the diagonal lines indicate wind and water currents, and the shells 🐚 represent islands.

The people of Micronesia are well-known for their navigational skills and mapmaking, however, European colonizers saw the Marshallese as primitive and unsophisticated because of these traditions.

500,000 bird feathers, coconut fiber 🥥, and 

 (Hawaiian feather cape) was worn by male nobility, especially well-respected, high-ranking chiefs and warriors, to protect themselves from harm.

This work is a semi-circular cape made from seven species of bird feathers: four species of 

. The majority of these birds 🐤 are now extinct because they were exploited for their feathers.

Even though the cape was made in Hawaii, it was brought to England sometime in the late eighteenth century and was found there.

Wood, tapa cloth, fiber, and bird feathers

Placed in a village common, the Staff God represents a deity's 

 (soul), which was believed to be present everywhere in a person's life.

The work is a 12 foot-long carving of an elongated body with a large head on the top 👨 and several smaller ones carved below.

The wooden part of this work is usually wrapped in 

 (a type of cloth made from soaked bark), which was thought to protect the spirit residing in the sculpture.

Decorations placed inside the tapa, such as the pearl shells and red feathers, represent the soul of the deity.

Traditionally, staff gods have a carved phallus at the end of it, but many of them were cut off by Christian missionaries. While they saw it as indecent, the native 

 people saw them as a celebration of life and fertility.

Many of these staff gods were destroyed after the Rarotongans were converted to Christianity ⛪ by European missionaries.

Before cotton started to be imported to Niue, tapa was traditionally worn as clothing or used in ceremonies and signified the wealth 💵 of its owner.

Each individual tapa has a meaning, such as commemorating an important event or remembering an ancestor 👴

 (Niuean word for tapa) is covered in symbolic designs that represent the wealth of its owner, their importance in society, and environmental surroundings.

Painter Gottfried Lindauer made this work to commemorate 

 (native group of New Zealand) chief Tamati Waka Nene.

Since the painter was Czech and incorporated traditionally European techniques like oil painting 🖌️ and realistic shadowing, this work is much more European in appearance than the other works in this unit.

Lindauer depicts Tamati Waka Nene's prestige by picturing him with Māori symbols of status: a 

The subject of this painting Tamati Waka Nene is remembered for converting to the 

 faith of British settlers and making peace ☮️ with them in the 

Malagan masks were used at funerals to ensure that the souls of the deceased would make it to the afterlife. After the ceremony, they were usually destroyed or allowed to decay 🥀.

The mask is painted black, red, and yellow, which are important colors to the people of Papua New Guinea since they represent violence, magic, and war.

Malagan masks are not meant to be physical portraits of the deceased, but they do have human characteristics 👨 like hair, teeth, and faces.

Malagan ceremonies are traditionally performed by the native people of 

Regions

Spread across approximately 25,000 islands, the Pacific region is one of the most expansive and remote 🗺️ places studied in AP Art History. Because of this unique characteristic, many of its people have not had contact with those living in nearby areas, keeping artistic styles to their islands of origin 🏝️ and not allowing for 

 (the blending of elements from another region into native art). Be sure to keep this in mind as we go island-hopping across the world's largest ocean. Welcome to the Pacific!

Contextualization (AKA the Historical Background) 🌏

Compared to other places like Europe, the Pacific was not inhabited until much later, anywhere from 700 to 70,000 years ago depending on the island. The people of this area originally lived in Asia and later settled on the islands of 

 (present-day Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands) and 

 (present-day Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Polynesia) by boat 🛶 Some groups in Polynesia moved even further by continuing to travel to islands on the outskirts of the region, which is now referred to as the 

The islands of the Pacific remained untouched by outside powers until American, British, French, German, Chilean, and Japanese 

 reached the region in the nineteenth century. As a result of this, the native people of the Pacific began to 

 by converting to Christianity ⛪, adopting a more processed diet 🍔, and beginning to speak the language of their colonizers 🗣️ These factors have impacted recent works made in 

This map pictures the geographical limits of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, which make up the Pacific region.

Period Characteristics The Pacific, 700-1980 CE

Here is a summary of the works you need to know for this unit!                                                   

And that's it for unit 8. Hopefully, this guide will come in handy as you go through the AP Art History course and prepare for the final exam. As a bit of motivation, there's only two more guides to go before the end of the course and you're almost there (woot woot 🎉)! Happy studying, art historians!

Zen Buddhism and Shintoism were the two most practiced religions in Japan during the construction of these structures, and its influence is evident. Japanese buildings are usually made from 

 (not finished, natural) wood, and there are many 

(gardens that resemble nature and are used for meditation)

found around the nation. This is because both religions promote being harmonious with nature, whether that's by using natural materials or finding peace in it, showing that in Japan, religion and nature go hand in hand 🤝

Like Japan's architecture, many of its paintings and prints also revolve around nature because of the influence of Zen Buddhism and Shintoism. Japanese 

(works depicting scenes of everyday life) of things like outdoor scenes and people at work, which you can see in the works below. Artists like Ogata Kōrin (painter of 

 to give the appearance of water ripples 🌊 and flowers in bloom 🌸

Japan 🇯🇵

China and the Koreas 🇨🇳 🇰🇵 🇰🇷

, which is pictured below, were built to keep its royal residents away from the hustle and bustle (and potential danger) of the city 🏙️ At the center of the building is a courtyard, allowing people to go outside without having to leave the safety of their home. Its inhabitants lived in certain parts of the Forbidden City based on age (older residents lived in warmer parts, while younger ones lived in colder ones), which shows the application of Confucian 

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IT 8: South, East, and Southeast Asia, 300 bce–1980 ce ﻿

Unit 9﻿

IT 9: The Pacific, 700–1980 ce ﻿

Unit 10﻿

IT 10: Global Contemporary, 1980 ce to Present﻿