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8000 BCE
Ancient Agypt
(8000 B.C.E.-30 B..CE.) The art during this time had a flat linear style. Tombs had art on them that would describe their belief of the afterlife which allowed historians to understand more of their belief. -
1200 BCE
Ancient Greece
(12th century-9th century) The time period had elegant and decorative art. Art of battles and myths were drawn and sculpted. -
1200 BCE
Pre-historic times
A time between 2.5 million years and 1,200 B.C. The period of times is the beginning of human history before records and shows that art has been going on forever; since we have been here. It is also important as it helps historians understand people in the past through their art. -
400
Middle Ages
(400-1400 CE) A common topic was to make art of religious topics which brought a lot of art for it. -
1400
Renaissance
A period between the 15th and 16th century that was important as it allowed science and art to develop a lot. Artists at the time were able to figure out linear perspective which allowed for them to make for realistic art. -
Counter-Reformation
(16th- early 17th century) The reformation of the catholic church. Art was commonly about the problems in society. The time period allowed for cheaper supplies, new techniques, and art appreciation. Art seemed to burst out of the paper. -
Rococo Period
( late 17 and early 18th century) Focused on details on brought bright colors. Playful lines in art gave a sense of flowing movement. -
Expressionism
Art that would allow for an expression of emotion and brought a big name like Vincent Van Gogh. -
Cubism
early 20th century art that used geometric shapes and inspired similar movements in music, literature, and architecture. -
Fauvism
The movement consisted of unnatural colors and would later on inspire German Expressionists.