Art History Courses and Certifications

Dave's Art History Classes

Art 101: Introduction to Art Concepts and History - Module 5

Explore foundational art concepts and historical perspectives in this introductory university-level study designed for online learners.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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History of Art and Architecture I

1 review

Explore the evolution of art and architecture through weekly lectures covering various periods and styles, providing a comprehensive foundation in artistic and architectural history.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• On-Demand
• Free Video

European Paintings: From Leonardo to Rembrandt to Goya

8 reviews

Uncover the meaning behind the art of the great painters from 1400 to 1800.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

Explore contemporary art through diverse lenses of color theory, performance studies, and cultural theory while examining social topics like race, gender, and disabilities through global artistic perspectives.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Political Economy of Art (Live Online)

32 ratings at CourseHorse

Investigate the complex relationship between art and capitalism, exploring how artistic production, value, and consumption intersect with economic and social systems.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

The Bauhaus: Architecture, Design, and Theory (Live Online)

31 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the transformative impact of the Bauhaus on twentieth-century art and design, exploring its revolutionary principles of simplicity, functionality, and craft.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Portraiture and the Self in the Ancient World (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Uncover how ancient societies across Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Greco-Roman world used portraiture to express identity, status, and power.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

International Surrealism: Art, Politics, and the Unconscious (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the radical world of Surrealism, where art defies logic and unveils the power of the unconscious.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Widening the Lens: Women in Focus (Live Online)

8 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the profound contributions of women to the evolution of photography, from pioneers to contemporary artists.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $465.00

Sichuan Conservatory of Music

中国艺术史（Chinese Art History）

探索中国艺术从史前至晚清的演变历程，深入了解各历史时期的绘画、雕塑、建筑、音乐和舞蹈艺术发展，掌握中国艺术的独特审美和文化精神。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Art, Music, and Architecture Around the World

Explore global artistic expressions through time, from ancient civilizations to Renaissance, covering diverse genres in art, music, and architecture across continents.

• Study.com
• 1 day 6 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Praxis Art: Content Knowledge (5134) Prep

Comprehensive preparation for Praxis Art exam, covering artistic principles, techniques, art history, and global art traditions. Includes practical lessons on art-making, presentation, and critical analysis.

• Study.com
• 28 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

DSST Art of the Western World: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive preparation for DSST Art of the Western World exam, covering art history from ancient Egypt to contemporary times. Includes lessons and assessments for efficient study and college credit earning.

• Study.com
• 34 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Arts Flashcards

Interactive flashcard sets covering various art disciplines, from architecture to film, helping you memorize key terms and concepts for exams, projects, and personal enrichment.

• Study.com
• 7 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Art and visual culture: medieval to modern

42 ratings at OpenLearn

What is art? What is visual culture? How have they changed through history? This free course, Art and visual culture: medieval to modern, explores the fundamental issues raised by the study of ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate