This course is a survey that examines the historical context of humanity through the development of art, architecture, sculpture, painting and the applied arts, from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.
Explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. The TOAH presents the Met’s collection via a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of global art history. Targeted at students and scholars of art history, it is an invaluable reference, research, and teaching tool.
The Louvre's "A Closer Look" multimedia modules allow you to see the details of an artwork through a magnifying glass, while commentaries and animations give you its historical and artistic background.
Smarthistory at Khan Academy offers videos and essays by art historians for people to learn more about art from prehistoric times through the present day.
Google Cultural Institute is a hub for world history, geography, and art. It's divided into three categories: Art Project, Historic Moments, and World Wonders.