For details on the 2024 AP Art History Exam, check this article.
Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.
This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.
The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19.
“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here.
We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.
The AP Art History exam for 2022 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Art History exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Art History exam?
Students who take the 2022 AP Art History exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this interview with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.
How long is the 2022 AP Art History exam?
The 2022 AP Art History exam will be 3 hours long.
What’s the 2022 AP Art History exam date and time?
The 2022 AP Art History exam is scheduled for Friday, May 6 at 12 PM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 AP Art History exam?
The 2022 AP Art History exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Global Prehistory, 30,000–500 BCE
- Unit 2: Ancient Mediterranean, 3500 BCE–300 CE
- Unit 3: Early Europe and Colonial Americas, 200–1750 CE
- Unit 4: Later Europe and Americas, 1750–1980 CE
- Unit 5: Indigenous Americas, 1000 BCE–1980 CE
- Unit 6: Africa, 1100–1980 CE
- Unit 7: West and Central Asia, 500 BCE–1980 CE
- Unit 8: South, East, and Southeast Asia, 300 BCE–1980 CE
- Unit 9: The Pacific, 700-1980 C.E.
- Unit 10: Global Contemporary, 1980 C.E. to Present
What is the AP Art History exam format for 2022?
The 2022 AP Art History exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.
You will have 1 hour to answer 80 multiple-choice questions and 2 hours to answer 6 free-response questions.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| I: Multiple Choice | 80 | 1 hour | 50% |
| II: Free Response | 6 | 2 hours | 50% |
Does the College Board offer any free AP Art History exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Art History exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Art History Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Art History exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for free-response questions posed in the 2021 AP Art History exam. You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for questions posed in the 2020 exam. And check here for free-response questions from the 1999-2019 AP Art History exams.
AP Art History Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2021 AP Art History exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Art History exam?
If you don’t have an AP Art History review book already, check out TUN’s Textbook Save Engine to compare prices and get the best deals.
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2022 AP Art History exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Art History course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
Princeton Review
If you would like to get one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the AP Art History exam, the Princeton Review offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, they will match you with another tutor and your next lesson will be free.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
