Get AP Art History Snapshot (handwritten)

Calculating the raw average of the last seven years allows us to surmise that the average AP® Art History score is 2.95.

Remember, you need to be able to identify the title, artist or culture, date of creation, and the materials used in the work. It's not just about memorizing those things—you have to connect all of that information to the image or images of the work. For some works, there may be more than one image.

Whether you're homeschooled, your high school doesn't offer the class (or any AP classes), or you simply prefer independent learning, you can self-study for an AP exam. If you choose to self-study for an AP exam, you'll need to be proactive at the start of the school year.

AP Art History is considered moderate difficulty, with class alumnae rating it 5.3/10 for overall difficulty (the 14th-most-difficult out of the 28 large AP classes surveyed). The pass rate is about average vs other AP classes, with 61% graduating with a 3 or higher.

Instead of painting, drawing, or sculpting, students investigate how artists use their works to impact their society. Students learn about the origins of works across different time periods and cultures. In this course, students are responsible for memorizing a list of 250 works of art chosen by the College Board.

Instead of painting, drawing, or sculpting, students investigate how artists use their works to impact their society. Students learn about the origins of works across different time periods and cultures. In this course, students are responsible for memorizing a list of 250 works of art chosen by the College Board.

ing to College Board, taking and AP art history in high school is equivalent to taking a two-semester university-level art history survey course. Many times, courses like these will have titles, like Survey of Western Art or Survey of Eastern Art.

The Pass Rate AP Class/ExamPass Rate (3 or Higher)Perfect Score (5)AP Art History55.3%12.0%All AP Classes64.2%16.8% 7 Apr 2022