<p>How much are you actually expected to know?</p>
<p>The Gardner's book is very big and comprehensive, but are we actually expected to memorize every western artist/artwork that is mentioned, or will the test focus more on the big trends? From the practice tests I took, most of the artworks I saw were not forgettable obscure ones, so I wonder if the actual test will be easier like this.
Also, are we expected to identify the different periods of Greek Classcal (Early,High,Late) or Roman (Early Empire, High) or know the time periods for art styles?
And for artists, will only last names suffice since I can't memorize all their first names. (the sheer number of Jeans, omg)</p>
<p>I realize that this is kind of very late, but my teacher does not seem to have a clear answer and I'm worried. Thanks.</p>
<p>I’ve taken about 5 practice tests so far, but I’m self studying. From what I’ve seen you should know specific dates of Greek/Roman work because theres quite a few questions on that (15% is greek/roman stuff) and there seems like 1-2 questions on the time. </p>
<p>Last names will suffice on the multiple choice part, and I THINK its okay on the free response. </p>
<p>I have some questions too. Is the test in Black in white images like most of the practice test? (I can hardly see some of the pictures in barrons) or is it clearer?</p>
<p>Hey Have you bought a prep book? I recommend the REA one. It tells you which movements/artworks you should focus on.
According to statistic…50% of the test is Renaissance to present. So, I’d study those a little bit more in depth. Also, know at least one non-European culture because you’ll have to write essays on those.
I think you should know the period. Usually, you can tell because of their features like Archaic had archaic smiles. & Knowing period for art styles are really important because you might have to identify it in your essays.</p>
<p>Defiantly the periods. It leaves you a lot less stressed, and helps with overall understanding. That being said, I’ve found pretty much every work tested on in Gardner’s. Give it a quick look though.</p>
<p>@annay49 I’m pretty sure the test slides are colored tear-out sheets.</p>
<p>I am using the REA, but for example it doesn’t place specific emphasis on the SEPARATE periods of Roman Empire art such as Early Empire, High Empire, etc. So I was wondering about that.</p>
<p>When I asked if I need to know time periods for art, I meant if I need to memorize the decades that they all began & ended? And exact dates for artworks?</p>
<p>(Just how much does the AP focus on specific dates in general?)</p>
<p>You should know which century a work of art came from, but you don’t need to know exact dates unless it’s crucial to the understanding of the work. If you know the different art styles and schools, and know the dates those styles and schools were active, then you should be able to place paintings, sculpture, architecture, artists, etc. without too much difficulty. </p>
<p>If you’re struggling with dates, try making a timeline.</p>
Have you bought a prep book? I recommend the REA one. It tells you which movements/artworks you should focus on.