Art History

The history of Art is long and varied, spanning tens of thousands of years from ancient paintings on the walls of caves to the glow of computer-generated images on the screens of the 21st century.

Art History



Preface - What Is Art?


 * A discussion of what art is and can be, and what we mean by "art history" - a brief summary of the book.

/Prehistoric Art/


 * Aboriginal art works, European "cavemen" artworks such as the drawings at Lascaux and Cauvet.

/Ancient Art/


 * Egyptian, Greek and Roman (including Early Christian) Art, and their effects on the development of Art.

/Medieval Art/


 * Artworks from the European Middle Ages, including Gothic Art and Panel Painting.

The Renaissance


 * Including such artists as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

The 17th Century


 * Other works from the 1600's, excluding the Renaissance movement.

The 18th Century


 * All major artworks, movements and artists from the 18th Century, including the Rococo movement and Neoclassicism.

The 19th Century


 * One of the biggest centuries in artistic history was the 19th century, with major movements such as Impressionism and Realism.

The 20th Century


 * Modernism, Post-Modernism, Surrealism, Cubism, Hyperrealism and all other artists and movements.

The 21st Century


 * Neo-Futurism, Stuckism

Glossary and Theory


 * A Glossary and compendium of artistic theory to help the reader gain a wider knowledge of art history.

Movements - Glossary of art movements

Authors and Contributors


 * Participants helping to develop this text.

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