ART TIMELINES
Art timelines are chronological representations of significant artistic developments,
movements, and individual artists' works. They help us trace the evolution of art over the
centuries and understand how each movement influenced or reacted against its
predecessors. Art timelines provide a visual framework for studying art history.
Prehistoric Art (c. 30,000 BCE - c. 2000 BCE)
Cave paintings, fertility figurines, and early
sculptures.
Ancient Art (c. 3500 BCE - 476 CE)
Includes Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, and
Roman art.
Medieval Art (c. 476 CE - 1400s)
Characterized by religious themes and Gothic
architecture.