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, who believe art history should feel more joyful, more personal, and more human.
Resources for K–12 teachers, students, homeschoolers, and lifelong learners.
Let’s make history come alive.
3 PhD Art Historians
30+ Artists Profiled
6 Continents Covered
K–12 & College Resources
FIND YOUR PATH
What brings you here today?
Whether you’re a teacher building a unit, a student exploring for class, a world traveler, or just someone who loves history—we’ve got something for you.
I’m a Teacher
Ready-to-use K–12 resources, AP Art History materials, guided notes, close-looking activities, and readings that feel like magazines—not textbooks.
I’m a Student
Explore by artist, time period, or continent. Watch videos, use our glossary, and actually enjoy learning art history.
I’m Just Curious
You don’t need a classroom to love art history. Our blog, videos, and courses are made for anyone who wants to see the world through new eyes.
What people are saying
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You guys are seriously the best. Thank you for every resource!
—CA
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The production value of these videos is superb!
—FB
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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.
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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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Never would I have imagined a headline like that getting me eager with anticipation...
—MGG
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These videos are so awesome! Thank you!
—carlitti
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What makes [ARTSQ] especially noteworthy IMO is it's geographic and temporal scope: It spends about as much time on Asia and Mesoamerica as it does Europe, ... so there's a lot of content on topics and specific pieces that are rarely covered by a lot of other educational resources.
—jwx
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Tolles Video. Vielen Dank!
—carmindas.
EXPLORE THE WORLD
Browse by time period or continent
BY TIME PERIOD
BY CONTINENT
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Asia
From the Silk Road to Edo Japan—the most diverse artistic traditions on earth.
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Europe
From Ancient Greece to the Berlin Wall, the full sweep of European history.
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North America
Aztecs, Maya, First Nations, New Spain, and the modern U.S.
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South America
Inka, Moche, the Viceoryalty of Peru, and so much more.
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Africa
Home to humanity’s oldest civilizations and most varied cultural traditions.
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The Pacific Islands
The fascinating histories of the peoples of the Greater Pacific and Oceania.
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RESOURCES
Built for real classrooms
Every resource is designed by working educators who know what teachers, students, and lifelong learners actually need.
WHO WE ARE
Three PhDs.
One mission.
We’re not a massive institution—we’re Lauren, Cortney, and Heather, three friends with decades of experience in the classroom who. believe learning should be joyful, personal, and for everyone.
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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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![Two pages in a medieval manuscript, one with a full page painting showing the grape harvest]()
The Limbourg Brothers
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![Close-up of a woman in historical attire, wearing a white ruffled collar and a headdress, holding a paintbrush.]()
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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![Baroque style painting depicting two women, one standing and one seated, with the standing woman holding a sword and making a gesture with her hand towards a small lit candle on a table. Both women wear white head coverings and period clothing, and there is a dark background with a reddish curtain.]()
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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![A landscape painting of rolling hills, a distant lake, mountains in the background, and blue sky with scattered clouds, framed in an ornate gold frame.]()
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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![A painting by Leonardo da Vinci in an art gallery, with visitors observing it.]()
Leonardo da Vinci
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![A drawing of a skeleton wearing a large hat decorated with flowers and foliage, with a cloud of smoke or fog at the bottom.]()
José Guadalupe Posada
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![A portrait painting of a woman with fair skin, wearing traditional attire, a black dress with a red sash, and a translucent veil covering her head, framed in a wooden frame, against a blue background.]()
Rogier van der Weyden
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![Ancient bronze medal featuring a profile of a man with a detailed necklace, surrounded by inscriptions.]()
Pisanello
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![Impressionist painting of a harbor scene with boats on calm water, pinkish-orange sun near the horizon, and pastel-colored sky, framed in an ornate gold frame.]()
Claude Monet
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![A painting of a young man and woman in historical clothing, engaged in a handshake. The woman wears a white head covering and a dress with dark and red accents, while the man wears a large black hat with a feather and a yellow jacket with black details.]()
Caravaggio
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![A painting of a bouquet of white roses with green leaves on a light teal background, rendered in an impressionist style.]()
Vincent van Gogh
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![A traditional Asian ink painting of a seated man with a beard and bald head, wearing light-colored robes.]()
Chao Shao-an 趙少昂
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![Religious painting of the Madonna and Child, with two angels, in a gold ornate frame.]()
Fra Filippo Lippi
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![A traditional Japanese-style painting featuring a crescent moon and bats, set against a blue background with Japanese calligraphy.]()
Katsushika Taito II
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![Ancient Chinese scroll painting depicting a landscape with rocks, trees, and a group of horses, with several travelers on foot.]()
Fan Kuan
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![A man sleeps on his desk surrounded by cats, bats, and owls in a print by Goya]()
Francisco Goya
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![Portrait of Eleanora di Toledo, Duchess of Renaissance Florence]()
Agnolo Bronzino
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![A classical painting of many historical figures in a grand architectural setting, with a central focus on two figures in conversation, surrounded by others engaged in various activities such as reading, writing, and conversing.]()
Raphael
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![A religious painting depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with Jesus lying on a shroud surrounded by three women and angels, all with detailed, colorful robes and expressive faces.]()
Jacopo da Pontormo
