Advanced Placement (AP) Art History (FA, CC, AS, UPC)

 

1.0 Credit

Grades 10-12

Fee: $15

Prerequisite: *Admission by application

 

This class is an introduction to interpreting the visual arts. Its chief goal is to assist the student in understanding and appreciating key examples of architecture, sculpture, and painting as historical documents and human expressions. The course will acquaint the student with the historical, cultural, and philosophical context within which great art has been produced and develop skills necessary for critically evaluating and comparing works of art. Analytical and writing skills are essential for success in this class. Students who pass the AP Exam will be awarded university credit by participating universities.

 

 

 

 

Course Catalog 2007-2008