<p>I recommend REA. So helpful and made it kinda fun to read. I, sadly, didn't have enough time to review everything (due to the amount of information on the exam), but I completely owe everything to that guide. That is probably the sole reason I got a 4.</p>
<p>I personally think the REA book is low quality, it has some useful information, but also a load of junk that you don't need to know. The key to success on this test is simple- memorize a ton of info and you'll be able to ace the MC section, as if my memory is right there was not a single multiple choice question on the test that I took that required critical thinking. </p>
<p>For the FR, it's similar, if you know your facts you should do ok on each essay, even if your analysis isn't great,</p>
<p>Barron's = more organized, more get-the-facts straight to you</p>
<p>whereas REA had more of a story-like quality to it</p>
<p>both are equally good, depending on your preferences</p>
<p>AP Art History was the most rewarding class that I had taken throughout my entire high school career. My teacher hammered us non-stop. For each quarter, we had to fill out information sheets on each art piece that was on a prescribed list with detailed information and critical analysis; this list had over 500 pieces on it.</p>
<p>The teachers are forced to teach the class to such a high level, that the exam itself is a joke. Art History is one of those classes that if you know the details in and out, the general questions that are asked of you on the exam are cake. Most of the people that took the exam were asleep by the half-way mark.</p>
<p>I used both Barron's and REA's book. I can't say if one is better than the other; why not just use both?</p>
<p>We used Gardner's Art Through the Ages. Not only did my brain get a work out, my arms and back did too. >.<</p>
<p>Walked away with a 5. Wish I knew how good of a 5 it was.</p>