Art History

So, what do I know about the history of art?
Well, I've been interested in art since I was little. Being an artist is the first thing I can remember ever wanting to be. Ever since I started school art class has been a place I loved to go. If I could take another elective I would jump at the chance to join an art class or design, something like that.
The thing about learning art history is that no one really teaches it to you in grade school or junior high. You do get little bits of info- I know who Picasso is and I can tell you what catagory certain pieces are in- but still you never get the whole thing. I want to know what art was around during different time periods to see how the events of that age effected the subjects and style. Nothing like that has ever come up for me.
I would also like to try my hand at some of the styles, being someone who loves art like I do.
Back on topic, I don't really know much about art history in general.
I would like to look into the types of art during controversial times and from other countries. I'm curious what an event can do to the art people are creating.
I would also like to learn about different designs for planes and jets and things like that in the past to help with the group's mission for the year.
That's it for today!
~Shannon