TED-Ed

Location, location, location. Meant for the cathedral, David presided over a public square—and now stands inside.
A-level: The many meanings of Michelangelo’s David

Three men arrive to bless Christ. Are they wise—or just rich? Better defer to that young painter in the crowd...
A-level: Dissecting Botticelli’s Adoration of the Magi

Location, location, location. Meant for the cathedral, David presided over a public square—and now stands inside.
The many meanings of Michelangelo’s David

Three men arrive to bless Christ. Are they wise—or just rich? Better defer to that young painter in the crowd...
Dissecting Botticelli’s Adoration of the Magi

Small torso? Huge shins? If you think you could paint Mary better, remember that artistic goals change over time.
Distorting the Madonna in Medieval art

This video demystifies the complex kaleidoscopic geometry central to Islamic art. Grab a compass and ruler!
The complex geometry of Islamic design

Pay attention! Identifying symptoms and solving crimes require many of the same skills as art historical analysis.
How art can help you analyze

Attitudes towards objects differ between cultures. Don’t discriminate art from craft—call it all “the visual arts.”