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750 BCE
Rome
Rome was founded in 750 bc by Remus and his brother Romus. -
750 BCE
Greek alphabet
This is the first time that the greek alphabet was put into use. Today greek letters are still used at frat houses and sororities. -
700 BCE
Etruscan Civilization
It was the modern name given to ancient Italy and it was the highest civilization before the rise of Rome. They migrated from Lidia to Italy in 12,000 bce. -
539 BCE
Persians conquer Mesopotania
In the year 539 B.C.E the Persians conquered Mesopotania and built the great city of Persepolis. This city was critical for the Persians success. -
535 BCE
High point of Greek styled black pottery.
This pottery had a black figures followed with a different colored back ground and led to much more different colored pottery such as red pottery being created. -
500 BCE
Celtic La Tene art begins
This type of art is swirly and is often used on metal work. In my opinion this form of art is some of the nicest art created during this time. -
447 BCE
Construction of Parthenon begins
The Parthenon was one of the most influential buildings made because a lot of modern buildings such as the white house are made similar to it. -
323 BCE
Alexander the great dies and hellenistic art begins.
Alexander the great was one of the greatest conquers in the history of the world. When he died most of what he ruled especially the out skirts of his territory began to break off from the Roman Empire. After his death hellenistic art began which was crucial to the culture of the romans. -
206 BCE
Han dynasty art
The Han dynasty art made Porcelain art which is a form of pottery. -
150 BCE
famous Greek sculptures were made
From the years 156 B.C.E to about 100 B.C.E many famous sculptures were made such as the Pergamon altar of Zeus. Also many art schools were hitting their high points. -
150 BCE
Venus di Milo was made
This statue is a very well known statue of Greek art. -
50 BCE
Beginning of mummy art portraits
Mummy art portraits were paintings of mummy found in Ancient Egypt. These painting were made until 250 C.E. -
42 BCE
Famous greek sculpture Lacoon was made.
It is monumental and is a very well known sculpture of Hellenistic art. -
27 BCE
Roman empire begins
The Roman Empire had a lot of amazing art. -
329
Christianity is legalized in Rome
Te Edict of Milan legalized Christianity. By doing this biblical art was finally able to be seen. Also, it led to more biblical art being created because people weren't getting persecuted for it. -
395
St.Peters Basilica was completed
The church of St.Peters is one of the most well known churches in the world today. For an old building it has many modern art qualities such as the arches used on it. -
500
Beginning of Medieval art
Medieval art was often pictures of religion and stuff involving religion such as churches and saints. This time period was often referred to as the Dark Ages. -
537
Hagia Sophia was built
Located in Constanople it was one of the greatest creations of their time period. -
Nov 23, 800
Celtic/Saxon art manuscripts were made.
Illuminated gospel manuscripts was rewritten passages in the bible with pictures surrounding it. -
Nov 23, 800
Carlogian arr flourishes
Carolinian art is the main achievements of medival art. -
Nov 24, 1017
Medival manuscript illumination were made
It is the special importance to fine art painting. -
Nov 24, 1050
Kandairya Hindu Temple was built
Its one of the most magnificent religious works of art in all of Asia. It is comparable to gothic and Renaissance architecture. -
Nov 24, 1145
Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Bishop Odo
Its 231 feet long and has lots of amazing design to it. -
Nov 24, 1250
oil paints first used
Oil paint is used in paintings and had a huge affect on paintings. -
Nov 24, 1387
The Black death
The black death was a disease that killed over a third of Europes population. This effected art because there was less artist in Europe. -
Nov 28, 1530
Italian Renaissance
The renaissance started in Italy. Many important figures of that time such as Micheanglo and Divinci did most of their work there. -
Baruch Art
Baruch art is irregular pearl and stone art made in churches. It had a huge impact on the catholic counter reformation. -
Building of Taj Malhal
The Tag Mahal is an amazing Indian kingdom that shows the true culture of indian history. -
Colonial Art
This art was made in the New England and Carolina areas. It shows us the life of the colonist and their relationships with Native Americans and the British -
Beginning of French Revolution
The French revolution played a huge role on art. -
Romanticism Era
Romanticism art was a return to nature based on an emphasis of spontaneous plain-air painting. These paintings promoted the pureness and goodness of humans, and a strong emphasis on senses and emotions. -
Age of Modern art
Modern art is described as the art that we make today. Art is still evolving and soon there will be new modern art. -
Age of Modern art
Modern art is described as the art that we make today. Art is still evolving and soon there will be new modern art.
