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School of Art
Explore and choose artworks inspired by various artistic movements. From the elegance of Renaissance classics to the bold energy of Post-Impressionism, each piece embodies the essence of its style. Perfect for art lovers seeking timeless inspiration!



The History Of Art
a timeline of major art movements and their approximate periods of emergence
c. 40,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE
PHASE 1
Prehistoric Art
Cave paintings, carvings, and symbolic art in early human societies

c. 3,000 BCE – 400 CE
PHASE 2
Ancient Art
Includes Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art; focus on mythology, religion, and realism.

c. 400 – 1400
PHASE 3
Medieval Art
Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic styles; centered around religious themes

c. 1400 – 1600
PHASE 4
Renaissance
Revival of classical antiquity; focus on humanism, realism, and perspective.
Key artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo.
Key artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo.

c. 1600 – 1750
PHASE 5
Baroque
Dramatic, ornate, and emotional; emphasized light and movement.
Key artists: Caravaggio, Rembrandt.
Key artists: Caravaggio, Rembrandt.

c. 1720 – 1780
PHASE 6
Rococo
Decorative, light, and playful; focus on elegance and aristocracy.
Key artists: Fragonard, Watteau.
Key artists: Fragonard, Watteau.

c. 1770 – 1820
PHASE 7
Neoclassicism
Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art; focus on simplicity and order.
Key artists: Jacques-Louis David.
Key artists: Jacques-Louis David.

c. 1800 – 1850
PHASE 8
Romanticism
Emphasis on emotion, imagination, and nature; reaction to industrialization.
Key artists: Caspar David Friedrich, Delacroix.
Key artists: Caspar David Friedrich, Delacroix.

c. 1840 – 1870
PHASE 9
Realism
Depicted everyday life with honesty and accuracy, rejecting romantic idealism.
Key artists: Gustave Courbet, Jean-François Millet.
Key artists: Gustave Courbet, Jean-François Millet.

c. 1860 – 1880
PHASE 10
Impressionism
Focused on light, color, and capturing fleeting moments.
Key artists: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Key artists: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

c. 1880 – 1905
PHASE 11
Post-Impressionism
Extended Impressionism but emphasized structure and expression.
Key artists: Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne.
Key artists: Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne.

c. 1890 – 1910
PHASE 12
Art Nouveau
Decorative, nature-inspired, with flowing lines and organic forms.
Key artists: Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt.
Key artists: Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt.

c. 1905 – 1920s
PHASE 13
Expressionism
Emphasized emotional experience over realism.
Key artists: Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky.
Key artists: Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky.

c. 1907 – 1920s
PHASE 14
Cubism
Abstracted forms into geometric shapes; fragmented perspectives.
Key artists: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque.
Key artists: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque.
