West Asia

This AP Art History study guide covers West and Central Asian art, focusing on the influence of Islam and Buddhism. Key topics include religious and cultural contexts of art, architectural significance of mosques and Buddhist structures, and specific artworks from West Asia like the Treasury of Petra, the Kaaba, the Dome of the Rock, the Great Mosque of Isfahan, and others. The guide also provides memory aids, highlights cultural exchange along the Silk Road, and offers practice questions with a scoring breakdown for the free-response section.