How Do You Teach AP Art History?
The study of art history can enhance students’ lives and invite them to explore a number of career opportunities, such as museum curator, gallery owner and art appraiser. An AP (advanced placement) art history class should provide students with the ability to discuss art in an educated manner, compare and contrast different styles of art and analyze artwork within a historical framework. Hands-on experiences will help students get the most out of an AP art history class. Gather a range of images for the classroom. The Advanced Placement Program’s “Art History Teacher’s Guide” recommends that teachers collect images from a wide range of sources. View the artwork with students daily, as AP students should be exposed to a much wider range of works than what is available in the textbook. Teach a wide range of art vocabulary. According to CollegeBoard.com, one of the objectives of AP Art History is “the ability to apply fundamental art and art historical terminology.” Reinforce the vocabula
