<p>I’d recommend Marilyn Stokstad’s Art History- it’s a fantastic, albeit extremely heavy, book that comprehensively covers every period and tradition, has innumerable pictures, and has the added benefit of great online resources like quizzes, essay questions, etc. that go along with each chapter. It’s also quite interesting. I picked my copy up at a used book store for ten bucks, but it’s significantly more expensive online.</p>
<p>In the week before the test, I used the same prep guide (REA) as LemonCat; I wouldn’t recommend using it on your own if you can avoid it, but it’s a fantastic guide. Also, look through the AP Art History tests of past years on the College Board website. They provide a pretty good example of what to expect, and if you don’t, the fact that the test has something like nine essays may prove pretty scary.</p>
<p>Since your school actually offers the class, I’d recommend talking to the teacher as well. Perhaps they have extra books, slides, worksheets, whatever that you can borrow. Talk to friends that are in the class as well and compare notes, particularly before the test. </p>
<p>I did the same thing you’re planning on doing because my school doesn’t offer the class, and I just found out I made a five. So good luck, it’s not impossible! :D</p>