Explore the evolution of art through centuries with our curated collection of historical movements and styles. 🖼️✨
Ancient Art (3000 BCE – 500 CE)
- Egyptian Art: Focus on symbolism, hieroglyphics, and monumental architecture like the Pyramids.
- Greek Art: Known for classical ideals, sculptures, and the Parthenon.
- Roman Art: Merged Greek techniques with practical engineering and portraiture.
Medieval Art (500 – 1500 CE)
- Byzantine Art: Characterized by religious iconography and mosaics.
- Gothic Art: Emphasized verticality, stained glass, and cathedrals like Chartres.
Renaissance & Baroque (1400 – 1700 CE)
- Renaissance Art: Revival of classical themes, humanism, and masters like da Vinci.
- Baroque Art: Dramatic use of light, movement, and works by Caravaggio.
Modern Art (1800 – Present)
- Impressionism: Captured fleeting moments and natural light (e.g., Monet's water lilies).
- Cubism: Fragmented perspectives and geometric shapes (e.g., Picasso's Les Demoiselles).
For deeper insights, visit our Art History Timeline to trace key developments across eras. 📚➡️