<p>Has anyone here taken the AP test for Art History? I am currently taking an Art History class but not one that is geared to prepare for the AP test, though I've heard many students take the test anyway. I would love some advice about the test and what resources people used to review. Thanks!</p>
<p>If you AP dat isnt gearing u for the test, your AP classes shouldnt really be called an Ap class. Anyways, i took the test and was fairly simple..in my opinion. everyone in our class got at least a 4. Just take good notes and any AP Art History prep book is good.</p>
<p>My school does not offer "AP Art History" so the class that I am in right now is just an honors Art History class. What review book did you use to prepare?</p>
<p>I'm in the class.. My teacher has done a solid job of prepping us and I figure I can get atleast a 4... you can get all of the old exams online somewhere I think.</p>
<p>Can anyone who has already taken the AP test for Art History give me some insight into what the test is like?</p>
<p>Is it important to know individual works of art or just the general trends of each period or a mixture of both? Any other tips?</p>
<p>I'll be taking the AP Art History exam this year. As for the text, go with Gardner or Janson. Annotated Mona Lisa by Strickland is a good review book, but shouldn't be used alone.</p>
<p>And this is not understatement....it was the MOST DIFFICULT test I have ever taken in my life....but don't worry too much, since I did get a 4. The test is a crapshoot...they hammer you with a lot often from certain styles as opposed to a wide range. For example, one of last year's slide question was on some Roman busts and NOT on anything Greek which was what my class studied for like the entire 1st semester...so this year I would probably guess they would have some slide question on the Parthenon or something. But don't worry too much about artist's names unless it's a major work. My best tip especially for the multiple choice is to know how to visualize the timeline of all styles and how they evolve. For example a general trend from ancient to past is shift in power/rebelling against tradition (i.e., like Egyptian Old Kingdom to Akhenaten or like Realism to Impressionism). IF you know what the style was like before and what the style was like after any given style and WHY and HOW it evolved, you should be fine. ANOTHER GREAT TIP: You should know a handful of pieces EXTREMELY WELL so you don't have to scramble to think of something fast for the long essay, and you can just adjust your pieces to the question. (Try choosing pieces from all over history and cultures) Oh, the reason why it was so difficult was because I had to b.s. more than half the test and some of the slide multiple choice questions were absurd especially the ones on earth art.</p>
<p>If you have any more questions...I might be able to help.</p>
<p>ehm, i more bothered about the multiple choice...
But my question was...how do you suggest we go about preparing for the exam?
As in is reviewing the entire book (Gardners for us) important?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>its a 1.5 Year class.. It is not very easy to remember all the information...
In best case scenario, u can independent study the 3rd semester during the year and take the exam..</p>