Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Early European and Colonial American Art

This AP Art History study guide covers materials, techniques, and processes across major art periods. It includes Late Antique, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance (Northern, Early, and High), Mannerism, Baroque, and New Spain. Key architectural features, artistic techniques (like linear perspective, sfumato, and tenebrism), and the cultural context of each movement are explored, along with practice questions and exam tips.