Travel through time and space with us
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Travel through time and space with us ☺
We’re on a quest to ignite a passion for world history by bringing it to life through art!
Our mission is simple:
Make art history, history, and archaeology accessible and fun for learners of all ages, from curious kids to lifelong learners.
Hi, we’re ARTSQ.
We’re Lauren, Cortney, and Heather, three friends, three PhDs, and your guides on this adventure through time and space. We’re here to make art history more joyful, more personal, and more human.
Let’s make history come alive.
Featured Resources
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Explore by continent
Discover world history materials by geography
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Explore by time period
Locate world history materials by time period, from the prehistoric to the modern era.
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Primary source activities
Find engaging activities about primary sources, from objects to texts, that will energize learners
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Readings
Overviews that read like magazines with beautiful images and graphics
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ABCs of Art History Glossary
Discover our multimedia glossary about world history topics, techniques, media, important individuals, and more
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Guided notes for our videos
Use our guided note activities to accompany our videos to help learners identify important points and themes
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Learning to look
Develop and practice close looking skills with our videos
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Close Looking Activities
Use close looking activities in the classroom or at home
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AP Art History
Materials related to the AP Art History Exam
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Object Stories
Get to know objects in depth with our deep dives into their historical and cultural contexts
Explore by Time Period
Explore by Continent
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![Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, with gold leaf exterior and traditional Japanese architecture.]()
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]()
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.]()
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.]()
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.]()
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
Explore Artists
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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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Judith Leyster
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![Japanese woodblock print depicting a large wave, boats, and Mount Fuji in the background.]()
Katsushika Hokusai
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Artemisia Gentileschi
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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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![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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![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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![Religious altarpiece depicting the Nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, and angels, surrounded by saints and kings, framed in ornate gold.]()
Gentile da Fabriano
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![Painting of the Annunciation with angel and Mary under an arched structure.]()
Fra Angelico
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![six persimmons painted in ink]()
Muqi Fachang
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José María Velasco
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![polka dot orbs crowd in a room]()
Yayoi Kusama
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Simone Martini
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Leonardo da Vinci
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José Guadalupe Posada
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Rogier van der Weyden
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Pisanello
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Claude Monet
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Caravaggio
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Vincent van Gogh
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Chao Shao-an 趙少昂
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What people are saying
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You guys are seriously the best. Thank you for every resource!
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The production value of these videos is superb!
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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.
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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!
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