Art History Online High School Course
Course Overview
This Art History online high school course provides an in-depth study of art history along with foundational fine arts concepts. Students explore how art reflects cultural, historical, and social contexts while developing an understanding of artistic expression across different time periods. The course emphasizes observation, analysis, and interpretation of visual art within an academic learning environment.
What Students Study in Art History
Students examine a wide range of art history topics that support an understanding of artistic development and visual communication. The course introduces key concepts related to the purpose of art, artistic styles, and design principles, helping students build a foundational knowledge of fine arts and visual media.
Topics Covered
Themes and purposes of art
Styles of art
Elements of art and design principles
Two-dimensional media
Western art history
Non-Western art history
Learning Approach
Instruction includes guided lessons, visual analysis activities, and structured coursework designed to help students recognize artistic techniques and historical influences. Students engage with visual examples to strengthen their understanding of art concepts and historical context.
Fine Arts and Community Exposure
As part of the Fine Arts subject area, this Art History course introduces students to artistic communities and cultural influences. Learners gain exposure to art through museums, galleries, and local artists, supporting a broader appreciation of artistic expression and visual culture. Students also develop a working knowledge of various artistic media.
Course Outline
Welcome to Class
- Course Description
- Assignment Details
- Teacher Introduction
Prehistory and Prehistoric Art
- Prehistory and Prehistoric Art In Europe
- Prehistoric Periods In Europe
- Bison, Altamira, Spain
- Bird Headed Man with Bison
- Plain, Village of Skara Brae
- Video Lessons: Stonehenge
- Stone Pages
- Quiz: Test #1
Art of the Ancient Near East
- Art of the Ancient Near East
- Reconstruction Drawing of the Anu Ziggurat and White Temple
- Votive Statue Of Gudea
- Ishtar Gate and Throne Room Wall
- Sumerian
Art of Egypt
- Art of Ancient Egypt
- Palette Of Narmer
- Sculptors At Work
- Plan Of Djoser’s Funerary Complex
- Great Pyramids
- Ti Watching A Hippopotamus Hunt
- Reconstruction Drawing Of The Hypostyle, Great Temple Of Amun
- Funerary Temple Of Hatshepsut, Deir-El-Bahri
- Queen TIY
- Inner Coffin Of Tutankhamun’s Sarcophagus
- Assignment: Art History – Assignment #1 – Chapters 1 – 4
Aegean Art
- The Aegean World
- Kamares Ware Jug
- Harvester Vase
- Landscape
- Citadel, Mycenae
- Quiz: Art History 100 – Quiz #1
Art of Greece
- Art of Ancient Greece
- Myron, Discus Thrower
- Funerary Vase
- Greek Architectural Order
- Peplos Kore
- Erotimos (Potter) and Kleitas (Painter), Francois Vasse
- Charioteer
- Plan Of The Agoralide
- Partheon by Kallikrates and Iktinos
- Marshals and Young Women
- Polykletios, Spear Bearer
- Praxiteles, Hermes and The Infant Dionysus
- Alexander The Great Confronts Darius III
- Midterm Review (Chapter 1 – 2)
- Midterm Review (Chapter 3 – 4)
- Midterm Review (Chapter 5 – 6)
- Quiz: Test #2
Etruscan Art and Roman Art
- Etruscan Art and Roman Art
- Plan Of An Etruscan Temple
- Elements Of Architecture
- Head Of A Man
- Plan Of A Temple, perhaps dedicated to Portunus
- Imperial Procession, from the AraPacis
- Colosseum
- Arch Of Titus
- Mausoleum Under Construction
- Plan Of The City Of Pompeii
- Canopus, Hadrian’s Villa
- Phillip The Arab
Early Christian, Jewish and Byzantine Art
- Early Christian, Jewish and Byzantine Art
- Wall With Torah Niche
- Parting Of Lot and Abraham
- Anthemis of Trailles
- Elements Of Architecture, Pendentives and Squinches
- Page With The Crucifixion
- Harbaville Triptych
- Handout: Quiz #2 Chapters 6-8
- Quiz: Art History 100 – Quiz #2
- Assignment: Art History – Quiz #2 – Chapters 6 – 8
Art History – Mid-Term Exam
- Art History 100 – Mid-Term Exam
- Quiz: Art History 100 – Mid-Term Exam
Islamic Art
- Islamic Art
- Frieze, Detail Of Palce, Mshatta
- Bowl With Kufic Border
- SelimiyeCami
- Quiz: Test #3
Mesoamerican Art
- Art of the Americas before 1300
- Ceremonial Center Of The City Of Teotihuacan
Medieval Art
- Medieval Art
- Reconstruction Drawing Of The Palace Chapel Of Charlemagne
- Burial Ship
- Doors Of Bishop Bernward
Romanesque Art
- Romanesque Art
- Plan Of Abbey Church Of Saint Foy
- Elements Of Architecture, The Romanesque Church Portal
- Christ In Majesty, detail from church of San Clementem, Spain
- Nave Of Durham Cathedral
- Facsimile Of Page With Hildegard’s Vision
- Quiz: Test #4
Gothic Art
- Gothic Art
- Elements of Architecture, RIB Vaulting
- Nave, Chartres Cathedral
- Vaults, Sanctuary, Amiens Cathedral
- Nave, Reims Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Elements Of Architecture, The Gothic Castle
- Florence Cathedral
- Saint Francis Master, Miracle Of The Crib At Greccio
- Assignment: Art History – Quiz #3 – Chapters 9, 11 and 12
Final Exam Review
- F.E. (Chapter 7 – 8)
- F.E. (Chapter 12 – 14)
- F.E. (Chapter 15 – 16)
Art History-Final Exam
- Quiz: Art History – Final Exam
- Assignment: Compare & Contrast Paper
Course Survey
- Handout: Course Survey
- Assignment: Course Survey
