The History of Art: A Global View

The History of Art: A Global View: Prehistory to the Present is an art history survey textbook aligned with the AP Art History curriculum, emphasizing core Big Ideas and Art Historical Thinking Skills. The volume presents a global narrative within a chronological framework, exploring visual traditions from early human history into the modern era.

The text explores artistic traditions across the ancient Mediterranean, Asia, and North Africa. Its chronological organization helps students trace cultural continuity and change within societies while examining how cross-cultural interactions influenced creative practices over time.

Featuring more than 1,600 artworks from around the world, the volume incorporates most works from the AP 250 curriculum. These selections provide practice in visual analysis across both familiar and unfamiliar pieces.