Art History

Sections from the following list of open textbooks may suit ARTH 200-A Perspectives of Art History. See Concordia University’s Art History Undergraduate Courses.

Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning

The textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the world of Art. It includes over 400 high-quality images illustrating the history of art, its technical applications, and its many uses.

Includes: questions and key terms.

Guide to Ancient Aegean Art

This book from Smarthistory covers the Ancient Aegean, including Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean art.

Guide to Ancient Egyptian Art

This book from Smarthistory covers ancient Egyptian art.

Guide to Ancient Etruscan Art

This book from Smarthistory covers ancient Etruscan art.

Guide to Ancient Greek Art

This book from Smarthistory covers ancient Greek art.

Guide to Ancient Near Eastern Art

This book from Smarthistory covers Sumerian, Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian / Ur III, Babylonian, Assyrian and Persian art.

Guide to Ancient Roman Art

This book from Smarthistory covers ancient Roman art.

A Quick and Dirty Guide to Art, Music, and Culture

An open textbook by The Ohio State University that discusses art and music in the context of popular culture. It is meant to work with the open course Art and Music Since 1945.