Art history explores the evolution of human creativity across civilizations, from ancient cave paintings to contemporary digital masterpieces. Let’s dive into key periods and movements:

🏺 Ancient Art (3000 BCE – 500 CE)

  • Egyptian Art: Focus on hieroglyphics, tomb murals, and the iconic Great Sphinx
  • Greek Art: Celebrates classical sculpture like the Venus de Milo and architectural wonders
  • Chinese Art: Features calligraphy, porcelain, and the Terracotta Army
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📜 Medieval Art (500 – 1450 CE)

  • Romanesque: Thick walls, rounded arches, and Chartres Cathedral
  • Gothic: Flying buttresses, stained glass, and the Notre-Dame de Paris
  • Byzantine: Mosaics, icons, and the Hagia Sophia
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🎨 Renaissance (1450 – 1600 CE)

  • Humanism: Rediscovery of classical antiquity
  • Leonardo da Vinci: Mona Lisa, The Last Supper
  • Michelangelo: Sistine Chapel ceiling, David sculpture
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🖼️ Modern Art (1800 – Present)

  • Impressionism: Water Lilies by Monet, Starry Night by Van Gogh
  • Cubism: Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Guernica
  • Digital Art: Interactive installations and AI-generated works
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📚 Recommended Reading

Explore more about art movements and their impact:
Art Movement Timeline

Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any specific era or style! 🖌️