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    Art History Timeline

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    The document provides an overview of major art movements throughout history, from prehistoric art dating back tens of thousands of years to modernism. It notes that each movement reflected the political and social influences of its time and introduced distinct styles. The timeline then outlines some of the earliest art from the Paleolithic era, including cave paintings found in France estimated to be up to 20,000 years old depicting local animals and plants.

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    The document provides an overview of major art movements throughout history, from prehistoric art dating back tens of thousands of years to modernism. It notes that each movement reflected the political and social influences of its time and introduced distinct styles. The timeline then outlines some of the earliest art from the Paleolithic era, including cave paintings found in France estimated to be up to 20,000 years old depicting local animals and plants.

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    Art History Timeline: Western Art Movements

    The foundation of art history can be traced back tens of thousands of years to when ancient civilizations
    used available techniques and media to depict the culturally significant subject matter. Since these early
    examples, a plethora of art movements have followed, each bearing its own distinct styles and characteristics
    that reflect the political and social influences of the period from which they emerged. Whether you’re an
    aspiring collector or simply appreciate the work of history’s great artists, studying the major movements of
    the art history timeline is a worthwhile place to start.

    Influential genres of art from the Renaissance to the rise of Modernism have undoubtedly made their mark
    on history. With many artists today like Banksy, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde
    Wiley consistently infusing art historical references into contemporary works, understanding the historical
    context and significance of each period and movement is critical for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
    Below is a comprehensive art movement timeline that explores the characteristics, leading contributors, and
    important influences of each prominent period in the history of Western art.

    Prehistoric Art (~40,000–4,000 B.C.)


    The origins of art history can be traced back to the Prehistoric era before written records were kept. The
    earliest artifacts come from the Paleolithic era, or the Old Stone Age, in the form of rock carvings,
    engravings, pictorial imagery, sculptures, and stone arrangements.

    Art from this period relied on the use of natural pigments and stone carvings to create representations of
    objects, animals, and rituals that governed a civilization’s existence. One of the most famous examples is
    that of the Paleolithic cave paintings found in the complex caves of Lascaux in France. Though discovered
    in 1940, they’re estimated to be up to 20,000 years old and depict large animals and vegetation from the
    area.

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