#1 - Introduction, How to Look and Think Critically

READ

Smarthistory Introduction (Learning to look and think critically, read BOTH Parts 1&2. Be sure to watch some of the VIDEOS and read the SHORT ESSAYS that accompany the text.

A Brief History of Western Culture

An Introduction to Iconography and Iconographic Analysis

Introduction to Art Historical Analysis

How to do Visual (Formal) Analysis

A Brief History of the Art Museum

LEARN about The Elements of Art:

Line

Shape and Form

Color

Space

Texture

Surface and Depth

Light and Shadow

WATCH

Embedded Video Player: Ever wondered — why study art of the past?

Embedded Video Player: Why You Don't Like Art History