#AP Art History: Unit 4 - A Night Before Review 🚀

Hey there, future art historian! You've made it to the final stretch. Unit 4 is a beast, but you've got this! Let's make sure you're feeling confident and ready to ace that exam. This guide is designed to be your go-to resource for a quick, high-impact review. Let's dive in!

#Materials & Techniques Overview

Before we jump into specific movements, let's quickly review the materials and techniques you'll see throughout this unit. Understanding these will help you analyze artworks more effectively.

• Oil Paint: Pigments mixed with oil, known for versatility and texture.
• Canvas: Fabric support for paintings, especially oil paintings.
• Watercolor: Pigments mixed with water, often used for landscapes.
• Pastels: Pigment sticks, create soft and delicate effects.
• Charcoal: Used for quick, loose drawings.
• Photography: Light-sensitive materials to create images (includes photograms, daguerreotypes, and calotypes).
• Lithography and Film: New media emerging in the 19th century.

#Artistic Movements: A Quick Tour 🖼️

Let's organize these movements chronologically, highlighting key characteristics, techniques, and connections.

#Rococo (1700-1750 CE)

• Characteristics: Playful, romantic, delicate, and curvilinear lines.

• Techniques: Pastel colors, emphasis on nature's beauty.

• Example: The Swing (soft yellows and pinks).

  Self-Portrait. Image Courtesy of AP Art History.

#Neoclassicism (1750-1815 CE)

• Characteristics: Inspired by Greco-Roman art, emphasis on order, symmetry, balance, and exemplum virtutis.
• Techniques: Linear perspective, biblical and mythological scenes, unpainted marble sculptures.