Art History for Beginners

          Module 1: Prehistoric Art: Beginnings

Section 1: Exploring Cave Paintings
- Lesson 1: What are Cave Paintings?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What are Cave Paintings?
- Lesson 2: Famous Cave Sites
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Famous Cave Sites

Section 2: Rock Art Around the World
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Rock Art
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Rock Art
- Lesson 2: Global Rock Art Examples
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Global Rock Art Examples

Section 3: Tools and Materials in Prehistoric Times
- Lesson 1: Materials Used by Early Artists
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Materials Used by Early Artists
- Lesson 2: Techniques and Methods
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Techniques and Methods

Section 4: Symbols and Meanings
- Lesson 1: Interpreting Prehistoric Symbols
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Interpreting Prehistoric Symbols
- Lesson 2: Stories Behind the Art
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Stories Behind the Art

Section 5: Art and Environment
- Lesson 1: How Nature Influenced Art
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Nature Influenced Art
- Lesson 2: Art in Daily Life of Early Humans
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Art in Daily Life of Early Humans


Module 2: Ancient Art and Civilizations

Section 1: Egyptian Art
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Egyptian Art
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Egyptian Art
- Lesson 2: Symbols and Hieroglyphics
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Symbols and Hieroglyphics

Section 2: Greek Art and Architecture
- Lesson 1: Basics of Greek Sculpture
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Greek Sculpture
- Lesson 2: Temple Architecture and Design
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Temple Architecture and Design

Section 3: Roman Art and Engineering
- Lesson 1: Roman Mosaics and Frescoes
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Roman Mosaics and Frescoes
- Lesson 2: Engineering in Roman Art
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Engineering in Roman Art

Section 4: Mesopotamian Art
- Lesson 1: Early Writing and Art
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Early Writing and Art
- Lesson 2: Epic of Gilgamesh in Art
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Epic of Gilgamesh in Art

Section 5: Art and Culture in Ancient Civilizations
- Lesson 1: Art as a Storytelling Medium
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Art as a Storytelling Medium
- Lesson 2: Cultural Symbols in Ancient Art
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Cultural Symbols in Ancient Art


Module 3: Medieval Art: Faith and Tradition

Section 1: Christian Art in the Middle Ages
- Lesson 1: Basics of Medieval Christian Art
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basics of Medieval Christian Art
- Lesson 2: Stained Glass and Illuminated Manuscripts
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Stained Glass and Illuminated Manuscripts

Section 2: Islamic Art Influences
- Lesson 1: Patterns and Calligraphy
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Patterns and Calligraphy
- Lesson 2: Geometric Designs and Architecture
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Geometric Designs and Architecture

Section 3: Byzantine Art
- Lesson 1: Icons and Mosaics
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Icons and Mosaics
- Lesson 2: Religious Themes in Byzantine Art
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Religious Themes in Byzantine Art

Section 4: Medieval Life Through Art
- Lesson 1: Depicting Daily Life
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Depicting Daily Life
- Lesson 2: Folk Art and Crafts
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Folk Art and Crafts

Section 5: Festivals and Celebrations in Art
- Lesson 1: Art in Medieval Festivals
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Art in Medieval Festivals
- Lesson 2: Symbols of Seasons and Traditions
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Symbols of Seasons and Traditions


Module 4: Renaissance Art: Rebirth of Creativity

Section 1: The Shift in Art and Ideas
- Lesson 1: What is the Renaissance?
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is the Renaissance?
- Lesson 2: Transition from Medieval Styles
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Transition from Medieval Styles

Section 2: Famous Renaissance Artists
- Lesson 1: Learning About Leonardo da Vinci
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning About Leonardo da Vinci
- Lesson 2: Michelangelo and His Masterpieces
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Michelangelo and His Masterpieces

Section 3: Techniques of Renaissance Art
- Lesson 1: Perspective and Depth
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Perspective and Depth
- Lesson 2: Light, Shadow, and Color
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Light, Shadow, and Color

Section 4: Art and Science
- Lesson 1: The World of Anatomical Studies in Art
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: The World of Anatomical Studies in Art
- Lesson 2: Inventions that Changed Art
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Inventions that Changed Art

Section 5: Renaissance Art Projects
- Lesson 1: Creating a Renaissance-style Drawing
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating a Renaissance-style Drawing
- Lesson 2: Exploring Art Through a Hands-on Project
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring Art Through a Hands-on Project


Module 5: Modern and Contemporary Art: New Expressions

Section 1: Breaking Traditions
- Lesson 1: What is Modern Art?
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Modern Art?
- Lesson 2: Exploring Abstract Art
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Abstract Art

Section 2: Impressionism and Beyond
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Impressionism
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Impressionism
- Lesson 2: Key Impressionist Artists
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Key Impressionist Artists

Section 3: Art Movements of the 20th Century
- Lesson 1: Understanding Cubism
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Cubism
- Lesson 2: Exploring Surrealism
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring Surrealism

Section 4: Contemporary Art Practices
- Lesson 1: Mixed Media and Digital Art
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Mixed Media and Digital Art
- Lesson 2: Interactive Art Installations
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Interactive Art Installations

Section 5: Art Today: Creativity and Expression
- Lesson 1: How Art Reflects Our World
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Art Reflects Our World
- Lesson 2: Project: Creating Contemporary Art
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Project: Creating Contemporary Art