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!
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!
New Videos
Forms and Formats in Art
Symbols and Subject Matter
World History Terms
Materials and Colors
Styles and Movements
Techniques
People and Places
Architectural Terms
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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 by Topic
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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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Learning to Look
Close looking is an important skill to develop. Learn to describe what you see
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World Religions
Learn about world religions with art, including Buddhism, Christianity, and more
Short Ebooks
Looking for short, accessible overviews for world history topics?
Check out our new introductory readings—perfect as textbook replacements or for individual learning!
What you get
15-question quiz + key
Beautifully illustrated ebook/PDF
Curated links to relevant videos
Short answer questions + key
Discussion questions
Art History made easy
Short, digestible videos
Fun and engaging
Beautiful images
Useful terms and concepts defined
Created by experts
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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![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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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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Caravaggio
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ABCs of Art History and World History
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Symbols and Subject Matter
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Techniques
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Materials and Colors
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Historical People and Places
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World History Terms and Concepts
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Architectural Terms
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Forms and Formats
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.
