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We’re on a quest to ignite a passion for world history by bringing it to life through art!
Learning about art, archaeology, and history should be fun and accessible for kids and kids-at-heart.
We want to spark your imagination and cultivate a love of people and cultures from around the world!
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![Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, with gold leaf exterior and traditional Japanese architecture.]()
Arts of Asia
The arts of Asia are some of the most diverse in the world
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![The Mona Lisa with visitors in front of her]()
Arts of Europe
Learn more about the art and history of Europe
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![Ancient Mayan pyramid structure surrounded by trees and people walking on the grass.]()
Arts of North America
North America's diverse visual traditions reflect the rich histories of Indigenous cultures and modern nations
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![Machu Picchu ancient ruins in Peru with surrounding mountains.]()
Arts of South America
Learn more about the incredibly diverse traditions that formed the cultures of South America
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![Ancient Egyptian wooden boat model with human figures, displayed in a museum.]()
Arts of Africa
Home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world, the African continent is impressive for its varied cultural traditions
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![Moai statues on grassy hillside at Rapa Nui (Easter Island)]()
The Pacific Islands
Learn more about the fascinating histories of the peoples of the Greater Pacific
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![The roman forum featuring the remains of buildings over time]()
The Ancient World
Explore art from prehistory to about 500 CE
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![a greenstone mask with a large collar]()
The Medieval World and Beyond
Explore the diverse histories of world cultures, c. 500–1500 CE
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![A traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a large wave towering over boats with Mount Fuji in the background.]()
The Modern World
Learn about cultures from about 1500 CE to the present
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![a banner is covered with paintings]()
AP Art History Resources
Helping teachers and students prepare for the AP Art History exam
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![two women are seated next to one another in a painting holding hands and sharing an artery between hearts]()
Women in Art and Women Artists
Highlighting the role of women in art and women artists from prehistory to the present moment
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Women in Art and Women Artists
Learn more about how women had been depicted in art and about women as makers of art
Art history builds an understanding of others and ourselves.
To practice art history, we consider how people other than ourselves perceive the world.
Explore Artists
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![Japanese woodblock print depicting a blossoming cherry tree with dark branches against a colorful sky. People are seen walking in the background, bordered by a fence. The scene has an intricate, traditional style.]()
Utagawa Hiroshige
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![Japanese ukiyo-e print depicting several people in traditional clothing, with some standing outside a building and others inside. The scene includes a mix of patterns and textures in the garments, showcasing a typical Edo period style.]()
Hishikawa Moronobu
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![Japanese woodblock print depicting a large wave, boats, and Mount Fuji in the background.]()
Katsushika Hokusai
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![A painting of a woman in a nun's habit sitting at a desk surrounded by books. The desk has an open book and writing tools. She holds a rosary and has a religious medallion on her chest. A clock is visible in the background on a bookcase. The scene depicts a scholarly and religious setting.]()
Miguel Cabrera
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![image of horse against a pole]()
Han Gan
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![six persimmons painted in ink]()
Muqi Fachang
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![polka dot orbs crowd in a room]()
Yayoi Kusama
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![Painting of two women holding hands, dressed in different cultural outfits. Each has an exposed heart connected by a vein, against a stormy sky backdrop.]()
Frida Kahlo
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Simone Martini
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![Painting of the Annunciation with angel and Mary under an arched structure.]()
Fra Angelico
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Learn about Buddhism!
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![The kondo or golden hall at Horyu-ji in Nara Prefecture, Japan]()
What is a kondō in Buddhist architecture?
Look at the kondō of Hōryū-ji in Nara Prefecture, Japan, the earliest surviving wooden Buddhist temple structure in East Asia.
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![The woodblock print by artist Utagawa Hiroshige titled “Plum Estate, Kameido” depicts a famous tree in the city of Edo, or Tokyo, called Sleeping Dragon Plum, which was known for its wonderful fragrant blossoms and unusual growth pattern]()
How does the term ukiyo connect to Buddhism?
Learn more about ukiyo-e, or pictures of the floating world, and their connections to Buddhism
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![Japanese Zen rock garden with gravel and rocks, surrounded by an earthen wall and a roofed structure.]()
What is karesansui (dry landscape) in Zen Buddhism?
Rock gardens—what do they have to do with Buddhism?
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![Ink painting of five persimmons on textured paper with decorative border.]()
Get to know Chan (Zen) Buddhism with a famous ink painting
What does a painting of persimmons have to do with Buddhism?
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![Byodoin Temple's Phoenix Hall, a historic and iconic Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan.]()
What is the Western Paradise?
Find out in this video—and also learn about Amida Buddha—focused on the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in in Japan
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![Golden Pavilion temple in Kyoto, Japan, with gold exterior and traditional architecture, surrounded by trees.]()
What does a golden pavilion have to do with Buddhism?
Find out more about how this structure relates to Zen Buddhism in Japan
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![A Japanese Buddhist statue of Fudō Myōō holding a sword and rope, seated, with an intense expression.]()
How to assemble a Buddhist sculpture
This quick video examines the process of constructing a Buddhist sculpture
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ABCs of Art History
Ancient World History
Explore by animal
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![Painting of a woman with a unicorn, framed in a golden ornate frame]()
Unicorn
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![Ancient Egyptian painting of a cat hunting birds and butterflies, depicted with detailed feathers, wings, and floral elements.]()
Cat
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![Golden serpent-shaped ornament with detailed engravings, featuring a stylized dragon-like head and protruding tongue.]()
Serpent
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![Ancient Chinese painting of a horse tied to a pole with calligraphy and red seals]()
Horse
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![Street art mural of an axolotl swimming underwater near aquatic plants.]()
Axolotl
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![Decorative ceramic dish with central camel motif and surrounding geometric patterns]()
Camel
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![Ancient bird-shaped brooch with red gemstones and intricate design on display]()
Eagle
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![Aerial view of Nazca Lines geoglyph depicting a stylized monkey with a spiral tail on the desert floor in Peru.]()
Monkey
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![Aztec feather headdress with green and blue feathers displayed on a red background.]()
Bird
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![Stone sculpture of an abstract fish on a pedestal]()
Fish
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![A small gold llama figurine displayed on a white pedestal.]()
Llama
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![Surreal artwork depicting a woman with long hair seated on a blue and red chair in a room with a tiled floor. A striped, fantastical creature resembling a horse stands nearby. The room has a large painting of a leaping white horse framed by yellow curtains, and a rocking horse on the wall.]()
Hyena
AP Art History Materials
Explore by color
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![Red and orange sand dunes with a mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.]()
Red
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![Glazed ceramic camel figurine on display in a museum with a background of other artifacts.]()
Orange
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![Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, in Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by trees.]()
Gold
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![Abstract painting with bright yellow, orange, blue, and green colors.]()
Yellow
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![Jade mask and jewelry set against a reddish background]()
Green
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![Ancient Mayan mural depicting a group of people wearing traditional clothing, with blue background.]()
Turquoise/Blue-Green
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![Bright blue building with red trim, surrounded by trees and people. Crowds are gathered outside, including some near a white car. The building has green-framed windows and a colorful entrance.]()
Blue
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![Minimalist painting of five persimmons with calligraphic style on decorative border.]()
Black
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![Ancient Chinese jade cong with intricate carvings, on display in a museum setting.]()
White
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![Close-up of intricate ancient Chinese bronze bells with textured surface and protruding knobs.]()
Bronze
What people are saying
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The production value of these videos is superb!
—FB
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I could watch hours of videos like this, breaking down the art and symbolism. Thanks for making your craft so accessible and entertaining!
—Bdynysus
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I show some of the videos to my Borough of Manhattan Community College or BMCC students. I thought the way you explained dating historical objects was perfect for them.
—Gaby K.
