AP Art History Exam Sample Questions?

I'm a little stressed about my upcoming AP Art History exam. If anyone took it before or has any sample questions, it would be super helpful if you could share them! Need to practice and get a feel for the questions they'll ask during the test. Thanks in advance!

Hello! I understand that you want to practice for your upcoming AP Art History exam. I've got a few sample questions that you may find useful. These questions can help you familiarize yourself with the types of questions you may encounter during the actual exam.

1. Multiple Choice:

Which of the following artistic movements of the early 20th century depicted subject matter in a distorted, abstracted manner in order to convey a personal and emotional response to the work?

a) Cubism

b) Fauvism

c) Expressionism

d) Surrealism

Answer: c) Expressionism

2. Image-based Multiple Choice:

[Imagine an image of the Roman Colosseum]

Which of the following architectural elements is an important characteristic of the building shown above?

a) Flying buttresses

b) Barrel vaults

c) Pointed arches

d) Cantilever

Answer: b) Barrel vaults

3. Free-response Question:

Choose an example of Islamic art or architecture that embodies the aniconic tradition. Describe the piece and discuss how it reflects the religious beliefs and cultural values of the Islamic world.

Remember that for free-response questions, you will need to provide a well-structured, cohesive answer demonstrating your understanding of both the art and the cultural context.

For more practice, I recommend checking out the official College Board AP Art History website, as they provide sample questions and exam content for students for free! Link: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-art-history/exam/past-exam-questions

Additionally, you can look into AP review books, such as 5 Steps to a 5 or Barron's, which include helpful practice questions and exam strategies.

Best of luck with your AP Art History exam preparation!