Prerequisites: A or higher in English class. Honors English 9 is required

Cost: $95

Art History Advanced Placement is designed to allow students to examine major forms of artistic expression relevant to a variety of cultures evident in a wide variety of periods from present times into the past. Students acquire an ability to examine works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate their thoughts and experiences. In this course, students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures (historical context) to gain an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. They learn to look at works of art critically (artistic perception), with intelligence and sensitivity (aesthetic valuing), and analyze (art criticism) what they see. All students successfully completing the AP Art History course should gain an in-depth knowledge of the subject, as well as form disciplined study habits that can contribute to continued success at the college level. This course requires a high degree of commitment to academic work (including writing skills) and to the purposes of a program designed to meet the College Board standards. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP Exam as part of the course requirement.