This study guide covers Global Interconnections in art (1450-1980 CE), focusing on cultural exchange, patronage, and religious influences. Key regions include East Asia (Korea, China, Japan), South and Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Cambodia). Specific artworks, architecture, and their significance are explored. Emphasis is placed on cross-cultural connections, patronage, religious context, and materials/techniques.

#AP Art History: Unit 8 - Global Interconnections, 1450-1980 CE 🌍

Welcome, future art historian! This guide is your go-to resource for acing the AP Art History exam, focusing on the crucial Unit 8. Let's dive in!

#🧭 Navigating Unit 8: Key Themes & Concepts

Global Interconnections: This unit explores how artistic styles, techniques, and ideas spread across the globe during the period of 1450-1980 CE. Expect questions that analyze cultural exchange and its impact on art.
Cultural Exchange: How did trade, colonization, and religious missions affect artistic production and consumption?
Patronage and Power: How did rulers and elites use art to assert their authority and project their image?
Religious and Philosophical Influences: How did Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and other belief systems shape artistic expression?

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#👑 East Asia

#🇰🇷 Korea

# Gold and Jade Crown

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Culture: Silla Kingdom
Date: 5th-6th century CE
Materials: Gold and jade
Significance: Symbol of royal power and authority, reflects religious and cultural beliefs of the Silla people. The intricate designs show the skill of Silla artisans.

#Portrait of Sin Sukju

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Culture: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 15th century
Medium: Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
Significance: Realistic portraiture, reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Joseon era. Shows the importance of Confucian ideals in Korean society.

#🇨🇳 China

# The David Vases

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Culture: Yuan Dynasty
Date: c. 1351 CE
Materials: Blue and white porcelain
Significance: Demonstrates high level of craftsmanship and technological innovation in porcelain production. Important for understanding cultural exchange between China and Europe.

#Terracotta Warriors

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Culture: Qin Dynasty
Date: 3rd century BCE
Materials: Painted terracotta
Significance: Reflects the power and authority of the Qin dynasty, shows the scale of imperial projects. Provides insights into ancient Chinese military organization.

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#AP Art History: Unit 8 - Global Interconnections, 1450-1980 CE 🌍

Welcome, future art historian! This guide is your go-to resource for acing the AP Art History exam, focusing on the crucial Unit 8. Let's dive in!

#🧭 Navigating Unit 8: Key Themes & Concepts

Global Interconnections: This unit explores how artistic styles, techniques, and ideas spread across the globe during the period of 1450-1980 CE. Expect questions that analyze cultural exchange and its impact on art.
Cultural Exchange: How did trade, colonization, and religious missions affect artistic production and consumption?
Patronage and Power: How did rulers and elites use art to assert their authority and project their image?
Religious and Philosophical Influences: How did Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and other belief systems shape artistic expression?

Jump to Practice Questions

#👑 East Asia

#🇰🇷 Korea

# Gold and Jade Crown

markdown-image

Culture: Silla Kingdom
Date: 5th-6th century CE
Materials: Gold and jade
Significance: Symbol of royal power and authority, reflects religious and cultural beliefs of the Silla people. The intricate designs show the skill of Silla artisans.

#Portrait of Sin Sukju

markdown-image

Culture: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 15th century
Medium: Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
Significance: Realistic portraiture, reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Joseon era. Shows the importance of Confucian ideals in Korean society.

#🇨🇳 China

# The David Vases

markdown-image

Culture: Yuan Dynasty
Date: c. 1351 CE
Materials: Blue and white porcelain
Significance: Demonstrates high level of craftsmanship and technological innovation in porcelain production. Important for understanding cultural exchange between China and Europe.

#Terracotta Warriors

markdown-image

Culture: Qin Dynasty
Date: 3rd century BCE
Materials: Painted terracotta
Significance: Reflects the power and authority of the Qin dynasty, shows the scale of imperial projects. Provides insights into ancient Chinese military organization.

![](https://zupay.blob.core.windows.net/resources/file...

Which of these was a major factor in the spread of artistic ideas during the period of 1450-1980 CE? 🌍

Increased isolationism

The development of solely local artistic styles

Decrease in cultural exchange

Which of these was a major factor in the spread of artistic ideas during the period of 1450-1980 CE? 🌍

Increased isolationism

The development of solely local artistic styles

Decrease in cultural exchange

Unit 8 Required Works

Daniel Miller

#AP Art History: Unit 8 - Global Interconnections, 1450-1980 CE 🌍

#🧭 Navigating Unit 8: Key Themes & Concepts

#👑 East Asia

#🇰🇷 Korea

# Gold and Jade Crown

#Portrait of Sin Sukju

#🇨🇳 China

# The David Vases

#Terracotta Warriors

#Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)

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Unit 8 Required Works

Daniel Miller

#AP Art History: Unit 8 - Global Interconnections, 1450-1980 CE 🌍

#🧭 Navigating Unit 8: Key Themes & Concepts

#👑 East Asia

#🇰🇷 Korea

# Gold and Jade Crown

#Portrait of Sin Sukju

#🇨🇳 China

# The David Vases

#Terracotta Warriors

#Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)

How are we doing?