Art of the Americas to World War I

This course is a part of Art history, a 20-course Topic series from Khan Academy.

Brought to you by Smarthistory. Here's where you'll find art from the ancient cultures of North and South America (and what we call Mesoamerica) through the period of European colonization and independence—and into the 19th century.

This course contains 8 segments:

Beginner guides to the Art of the Americas

N. America before European colonization

Learn about the the early peoples and places in the Americas from Alaska to Panama

S. America before European colonization

A beginner's guide to South America before European colonization

Colonial Latin America

Art and culture from the European invasion of the Americas to the end of the colonial era with a focus on one of the most remarkable examples of cross cultural influence ever made.

Native American art after 1600

Native societies across North American developed diverse material cultures that reflect the character of their regions and respond to the universal issues of human and spiritual existence.

British Colonies to the Early Republic

Art of the United States: 1800s

Latin America after independence