Section 1: Introduction to Art History (30 mins)

Lecture 1.1: Welcome and Course Overview

Lecture 1.2: Why Study Art History?

Lecture 1.3: Tools for Analyzing Art

Section 2: The Dawn of Art (1 hour)

Lecture 2.1: Prehistoric Art: From Cave Paintings to Megaliths

Lecture 2.2: Ancient Civilizations: Egyptian Art and Mesopotamian Mastery

Lecture 2.3: Activity: Create Your Own Prehistoric-Inspired Artwork

Section 3: The Classical World (1.5 hours)

Lecture 3.1: Greek Art: Ideals of Beauty and Balance

Lecture 3.2: Roman Art: Innovation and Realism

Lecture 3.3: The Rise of Christian Art in the Late Roman Empire

Lecture 3.4: Quiz: Match the Masterpiece to Its Civilization

Section 4: The Middle Ages and the Gothic Revival (1 hour)

Lecture 4.1: Byzantine Art and the Dawn of Iconography

Lecture 4.2: The Art of the Gothic Cathedrals: Light and Structure

Lecture 4.3: Symbolism in Medieval Manuscripts

Lecture 4.4: Exercise: Sketch a Gothic-Inspired Design

Section 5: The Renaissance and Baroque Periods (1.5 hours)

Lecture 5.1: The Renaissance: A Rebirth of Humanism and Perspective

Lecture 5.2: Baroque Drama: Light, Shadow, and Emotion

Lecture 5.3: Case Study: Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio

Lecture 5.4: Interactive: Analyze a Renaissance Masterpiece

Section 6: The Modern Era (1.5 hours)

Lecture 6.1: Romanticism, Realism, and the Break with Tradition

Lecture 6.2: The Birth of Impressionism: Light and Everyday Life

Lecture 6.3: Abstract and Surrealist Movements of the 20th Century

Lecture 6.4: Case Study: Picasso’s Influence on Modern Art

Section 7: Global Perspectives on Art (1 hour)

Lecture 7.1: Asian Art: Calligraphy, Painting, and Sculpture

Lecture 7.2: African Art: Masks, Rituals, and Symbolism

Lecture 7.3: Indigenous Art from the Americas and Australia

Lecture 7.4: Activity: Research and Share a Non-Western Art Style

Section 8: Art in the Contemporary World (30 mins)

Lecture 8.1: The Digital Age of Art: New Media and NFTs

Lecture 8.2: Street Art and the Rise of Urban Expression

Lecture 8.3: Reflecting on the Future of Art

Course Features

Downloadable Timelines: Visualize key movements and their historical context.

Quizzes: Test your understanding after each major section.

Interactive Activities: Apply concepts creatively through hands-on exercises.

Discussion Forums: Connect with fellow students to share insights and inspirations.

What You’ll Need

A notebook for sketches and notes.

Internet access for exploring additional resources and artworks.

Optional: A camera or smartphone to document your art-inspired creations.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate to showcase your mastery of abstract art techniques.