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9 Best Art History-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 9 best art history templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The art history-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your art history-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with art history - PPT theme enhanced with art-history-and-fashion background and a ocean colored foreground

Art History Fashion Young Man

In the midst of a bygone era, where art and history converge to create a mesmerizing spectacle, a young man with bold, crimson lips and a perfectly styled mustache stands atop an ancient, ruined wall, his elegant suit and top hat serving as a striking counterpoint to the decaying structure. The 1920s inspired makeup glints in the fading light, a testament to the glamour that once reigned supreme. A city lies abandoned, yet the energy of creativity still pulses through its streets. As one's gaze wanders across this iconic image, their attention is drawn to the dynamic range of colors and textures on display. The 1920s aesthetic is alive and well in this scene, with high contrast shadows and highlights that seem to jump off the canvas. High resolution images of vintage photographs serve as the perfect backdrop for this masterpiece. In the corners of this digital canvas, a world of possibilities awaits. The Corner Title template is the perfect starting point for bringing your vision to life. This iconic design features three dimensional elements, creating a unique layout that will leave your audience in awe. By leveraging the power of 3D graphics and precise text alignment, you can create an immersive experience that's sure to captivate your viewers. To get started quickly, four essential slides are included: "Getting Started," "Designing Your Masterpiece," "Adding High Resolution Images," and "Putting it All Together." These slides will walk the user through each step of the process, from selecting a design to mastering its features. And when all is said and done, this template is ready for inclusion in Google Slides, where it can be easily shared with others.

Presentation with art history - Theme featuring art history - old view of al-aqsa mosquee background and a lemonade colored foreground

Old View Al-aqsa Mosquee Jerusalem.

The iconic Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, a symbol of Islamic heritage and a testament to the rich history of the region. As you embark on this journey through time, explore the intricate details of this revered structure with our Wide Title template, perfectly designed for widescreen presentations. Our Widescreen format ensures a stunning visual experience, ideal for showcasing high resolution images that will leave your audience in awe. The Navajo White color palette provides a clean and elegant backdrop for your content, reminiscent of the majestic sandstone cliffs surrounding the mosque. This versatile theme can be enhanced with a variety of fonts, textures, and effects to create an immersive experience. This template is more than just a blank canvas; it's a starting point for showcasing your creativity. With four How To slides at the beginning of your deck, you'll have all the tools you need to get up and running quickly. But don't worry about diving in too deep – we've got you covered. These slides will guide you through the process, helping you to navigate the world of widescreen presentations with ease. The Circular Step Layout slide is a great starting point for showcasing your content. Imagine having the mosque at the center of your presentation, surrounded by intricate details that showcase its beauty and historical significance. This design element can be enhanced to include additional elements, such as photographs or illustrations, to create a visually striking effect. For instance, you could feature an image of the Al Aqsa Mosque's minaret against a dramatic sky background, complete with sunsets and moonlit nights. The resulting visual combination will transport your audience to another world, immersing them in the sights and sounds of this incredible structure. With our Wide Title template, the possibilities are endless, and we're excited to help you bring your ideas to life on Googled Slides.

Presentation with art history - Audience pleasing theme consisting of art history - bushmen san rock painting backdrop and a coral colored foreground

Bushmen (san Rock Painting Human

The rich and vibrant culture of Africa, particularly in South Africa, has inspired a stunning template design that brings the warmth of the continent to your PowerPoint presentations. This captivating Wide Title template is designed for those who want to add a touch of global flair to their slide designs, featuring high resolution images of iconic symbols, murals, and primitive artwork that evoke the spirit of adventure and exploration. This template format is Widescreen, allowing you to showcase stunning visuals that fill your slides with excitement. The chocolate colored palette is reminiscent of traditional African art, creating a cohesive and inviting atmosphere that welcomes your audience. As you delve into this template, you'll discover it's not just a design, but a key to unlocking new ideas and inspiration. From the serene landscapes of the Drakensberg mountains to the vibrant scenes of bushmen rock paintings, this template is sure to spark creativity and ignite your imagination. With its inclusion of a background with a subtle gradient effect, Having a Theme of "Wild Africa" perfectly complements the design. Enhanced with elegant typography and imagery, this template is the perfect starting point for your next presentation. Who We Are Bio Layout slide may feature a prominent display of your name or logo along with a brief description of who you are, highlighting your passion for creative expression and sharing your unique perspective. For example, it could read "Meet [Your Name], an artist and designer passionate about bringing vibrant colors to the world through her stunning PowerPoint designs." This bio layout slide showcases your personality and style, making you more relatable and engaging to your audience. This template is not just a design tool, but a valuable resource that can help you create professional looking presentations that leave a lasting impression.

Presentation with art history - Theme having textile art background background and a red colored foreground

Textile Art Background

This design name Wide Title suggests a statement piece that commands attention. The Widescreen format brings the viewer directly into the heart of the image. Crimson is the dominant color palette, evoking energy and passion. The template features rich, tactile textures, reminiscent of concrete and rough hewn stone. Patterned and geometric shapes add depth and interest to this already engaging background. Cyan accents pop against the darker tones, creating a bold visual contrast. High resolution images will bring these elements to life, making for an immersive experience. Wide Title is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, ensuring seamless integration into your presentations. The template's style feels classic, yet modern, making it versatile and adaptable to various content types. This design would be perfect as a featured background for any presentation that requires a strong visual statement. Its bold color scheme and textured elements make it an ideal choice for showcasing industry trends, technological advancements, or innovative products. For example, an engineer could use this template to highlight the features of a new product, incorporating a background with a cyan colored pattern featuring 6 x 6 Organ Chart Layouts, emphasizing the team's structure and workflow. Having a theme of "Industrial Chic" or "Textured Elegance," Wide Title would be enhanced with additional design elements that complement its rough hewn yet refined aesthetic. Incorporating crisp fonts, subtle gradients, and high end imagery will elevate this template to the next level, making it a standout choice for any professional presentation.

Presentation with art history - Presentation theme consisting of hong-kong-february-04-2015 background and a gray colored foreground

Hong Kong February 04,

Here is a description that meets your requirements: The Split Title template is perfect for creating visually appealing presentations that stand out from the crowd. Designed to showcase stunning high resolution images, this Widescreen widescreen template features a Tan color palette that exudes warmth and sophistication. The Split Title template is also themed around art, Asian culture, collection, and collection making it a great fit for anyone looking to create an engaging presentation. With its Downloadable and compatible with Google Slides format, the Split Title template makes it easy to incorporate into your existing PowerPoint presentations. The background of this template features intricate high resolution images of temples, gardens, and streets in Asian cities like Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai. Adding a personal touch is also possible by including a Background With special feature that allows you to create multiple backgrounds from the same image. Having a Theme of showcasing cultural heritage and art, this template would be perfect for creating presentations about historical events or exhibitions. The 3 Step Funnel Layout slide is designed to help users navigate their slides quickly and efficiently. The funnel layout features three stages: Title Slide, Content Section, and Call to Action (CTA). This classic design works well for short presentation summaries that have a clear call to action. Featuring the template's beautiful colors and graphics in the background would enhance its visual appeal, making it an ideal choice for presentations where visuals play a significant role. Having a Theme of showcasing art exhibitions or cultural events also makes this template suitable for creating engaging presentations on these topics. Incorporating images from a renowned art museum like the Hong Kong Heritage Museum into your presentation is a great way to include a Background With special feature and create an Enhanced With experience for your audience. Incorporating high resolution images of Asian cities into your slides can also enhance their visual appeal, making them more engaging and memorable.

Presentation with art history - PPT theme featuring ethnicity and history art project background and a wine colored foreground

Portrait American Indian Ethnicity History.

PPT theme featuring portrait of the american indian ethnicity and history art project

Presentation with art history - Audience pleasing slide deck consisting of origami birds body painting project backdrop and a lemonade colored foreground

Art Portrait Stylized Japanese Geisha

Slide deck consisting of art portrait of a stylized japanese geisha with origami birds body painting project

Presentation with art history -

Hong Kong January 29,

Theme having hong kong - january 29 2016 indoor portrait of a woman in hong kong heritage museum hong kong heritage museum is a museum of history art and culture in sha tin hong kong

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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  • How do I use my templates after I download them?

    • You can either open a template to start a new presentation or you can add a template to an existing presentation. To open a template, just double click on it or use PowerPoint's File > Open tool. To add a template to an existing presentation, on the Design tab, in the Themes group, click Browse for Themes... then browse to select your template.

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