<p>Khan Academy's Art History course is a free, self-paced online introduction to the history of art across cultures and periods. The content is produced in partnership with Smarthistory and features short videos and articles by Drs Beth Harris and Steven Zucker alongside contributing art historians and museum partners.</p><ul><li>Free to use; a Khan Academy account is optional but lets learners track progress.</li><li>Self-paced — no deadlines, no enrolment windows.</li><li>Covers art from ancient civilisations through Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, modern, and contemporary periods, plus art from Africa, Oceania, the Americas, China, South and Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan.</li><li>Format: short videos and written articles organised into units; suitable for complete beginners.</li><li>Separate AP Art History and Special Topics strands are also available for students wanting a more structured path.</li></ul><p>Start by visiting the Art History hub on Khan Academy and choosing the unit or period that interests you.</p>