Art History 2 Timeline

  • Period: 1000 to 1500

    Pacifica: Polynesian Expansion

    Polynesian art is very intertwined with genealogy, mythology and spirituality. Pieces hold an immense amount of symbolism that is deeply connected to the communitites of the people who made them. Though the art forms each Polynesian communities are unique, many of the same themes are represented. Polynesian art is known for tattoo rites, monumental structures, intricate wood carvings and dwellings. Bold patterns and symbolism across textiles, stone, wood, decor and ceremonial pieces.
  • Period: 1200 to 1400

    SE Asia: Early Indo-Islamic Architecture

    This period of art is known for blending religion, culture and politics. Religious expansion influenced advancements in painting, architecture and sculpture. Bringing forth new building techniques, stylized carvings and cultural traditions.
  • 1220

    Qutb Minar

    Qutb Minar
    Delhi, India
    1199–1220. Red Sandstone and Marble
    SE Asian Art
  • Period: 1325 to

    Aztec Art

    The Aztec civilization was founded in Lake Texcoco in the fertile valley of Mexico. Aztec art was centered around ceremonial and sacred pieces. This included monumental temples and colorful manuscripts that depicted mythos relating to creation, spirituality, ceremony and the cosmos.
  • Period: 1336 to 1573

    Japan: Muromachi Period

    Greatly influenced by Zen Buddhism and meditative practices. Interest in tea ceremonies and ceramics. A focus on Zen aesthetics and natural beauty brings forth rock gardens, intricate architecture, landscape paintings and interesting ink techniques.
  • Period: 1359 to 1411

    N Europe: International Gothic Style

    The International Gothic Style was popular from the late 13th to mid 14th centuries. It was very decorative with rich colors and gold accents and a focus on naturalistic details. Pieces started exploring atmospheric perspective to create depth. Items such as illuminated manuscripts and alter pieces were regularly commissioned.
  • Period: 1368 to

    China: Ming Dynasty

    Imperial power in China was brought back to the forefront. Art focused on more of a decorative approach while still holding true to classical techniques. This included intricate and aesthetic courts, lush gardens, a continuation of literati painting and beautiful flower paintings, and the introduction of blue and white decorated porcelain ceramics.
  • Period: 1392 to

    Korea: Joseon Dynasty

    Due to very little outside influence, this period was known for traditional Korean art and techniques. Landscape paintings, calligraphy, decorated ceramic pieces and genre paintings were popular. Much of society was influenced by Neo-Confucianism, bringing focus back to minimalist and simplistic ideals while emphasizing intellectual studies.
  • 1399

    Annunciation, Visitation, Presentation in the Temple, Flight into Egypt

    Annunciation, Visitation, Presentation in the Temple, Flight into Egypt
    Melchior Broederlam
    1393–1399.
    Oil on wood panel
    International Gothic Style
  • 1400

    Returning Home Late from a Spring Outing

    Returning Home Late from a Spring Outing
    Dai Jin
    Ming Dynasty. Hanging scroll, ink on silk
    China
  • Period: 1400 to 1576

    SE Asia: Age of Syncretism and Courtly Patronage

    Art is greatly influenced by trade with Europe and China. Islam continues to spread and Buddhism reemerges. These events lead to new art forms, an emphasis on Islamic architecture and design, and the start of monumental structures and temples.
  • Period: 1401 to 1500

    15th Century Early Italian Renaissance Art

    The Early Italian Renaissance is known for the revival of Classicism, focusing on the art, philosophy and liturature from Ancient Greece and Rome. This period is marked by innovative architecture, realistic statues and naturalistic paintings that utilized the first iteration of linear perspective. These pieces often held religious ties and are crutial to the ground work of the Renaissance.
  • 1434

    Double Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife

    Double Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife
    Jan Van Eyck
    1434. Oil on Wood Panel
    Early Northern Renaissance
  • 1436

    Dome of Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)

    Dome of Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
    BRUNELLESCHI
    1420-1436. Architecture
    Early Italian Renaissance
  • Period: 1438 to 1533

    Incan Art

    The Incan civilization from the 1400s to the 1500s. They were fairly advanced politically and their territory stretched from Columbia to Chile. Incan art was known for their engineering and masonry used to build intricate settlements, metal work with precious metals and brightly colored and bold patterned textiles
  • Period: 1450 to 1500

    Early Northern Renaissance

    A style that focused on more secular subjects. These pieces were made to showcase the economic boom happening in Northern Europe. These pieces use intricate symbolism and oil paints to create rich color. Commissioned portraits were really popular.
  • 1475

    Saint Jerome in His Study

    Saint Jerome in His Study
    MESSINA
    1475. Oil on Limewood Venice - Venician art at this time was very tied to the Catholic Church. The pieces tended to be more serious in nature and more muted in color. The use of linear perspective is popular and the pieces are incredibly detailed.
  • 1480

    Rock Garden, Ryoan-ji

    Rock Garden, Ryoan-ji
    Muromachi Period, c. 1480
    Japan
  • Period: 1480 to 1520

    High Italian Renaissance

    This marks the peak of the Renaissance. This period is known for its focus on realism, technique advancements and work of the Masters. Many of the pieces and artists from this period have significantly impacted art in the west.
  • 1485

    The Birth of Venus

    The Birth of Venus
    BOTTICELLI
    1485. Tempura on Canvas Florence - Known for richly colored paintings that focused on naturalism. Many of these works blended religious and Biblical figures with Greek and Roman mythos.
  • 1494

    Mona Lisa

    Mona Lisa
    da Vinci
    1503-1506. Oil on Wood Panel
  • 1498

    The Last Supper

    The Last Supper
    da Vinci
    1495-1498. Oil, Tempura, Fresco Milan - The main art coming out of Milan at this time is attributed to da Vinci. His work was important to show the transition from Renaissance art into the High Renaissance. These pieces were accurately proportioned, good use of linear perspective and showed emotion in ways we hadn't seen before.
  • Period: 1500 to

    Africa: Colonial and Modern Art Period

    This period is marked by European colonization of Africa, changing the political, social and cultural landscape for every single region of the continent. The push for religious conversion is established alongside western ideals, education and government. Much of African art was forced to adapt to the changing social and political climate, traditional art and items were often seen as “exotic” and stolen by oppressors.
  • Period: 1500 to

    North America: Native American Art

    North American art is comprised of multiple regions and indigenous cultures, each with their own unique art style and expression. Many of these pieces were decorative, ceremonial and for everyday use. Some practices included wood carving, basket weaving, textiles, ceramics and vast settlements. Colonization greatly influenced the art of North America via new materials and oppression.
  • Period: 1500 to

    Pacifica: Micronesian Art

    Art of Micronesia incorporated functional aspects and were used for survival and connection to spiritual beliefs. In addition to the importance of functionality, these pieces are rich with symbolism and reiterate the importance of the sea and connection to communities. They are known for textiles, navigational charts, and stonework.
  • Period: 1500 to

    Africa: Age of Kingdoms and Empires

    This period in Africa included many diverse cultures contained within growing kingdoms and empires. Art is very dependent on local culture, traditions and practices and is unique to each region. Many pieces hold spiritual, ceremonial and ancestral importance. These pieces are also usually functional. On a political and social level, trade has started with Europe and Islam is developing a follwoing in western and Northern Africa.
  • 1510

    Garden of Earthly Delights - Center Panel

    Garden of Earthly Delights - Center Panel
    Hieronymus Bosch
    1505-1510. Oil on Wood
  • Period: 1520 to 1550

    Northern Renaissance

    The beginning of this period is marked with deeply religious pieces that showcase devotion. These pieces are more graphic and jarring compared the the religious pieces of Italy. They are emotionally intense and depict gruesome imagery. The end of this period is influenced by the Protestant Reformation, resulting in the transition to more secular pieces in Northern Europe.
  • 1530

    Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu
    Peru, Inca, 1450–1530
  • Period: 1530 to 1560

    Mannerism

    A shift to more stylized works featuring elongated figures, emotionally intense scenes and interesting perspectives. These pieces allowed artists to create work that complemented their own individual expression while breaking away from more classical norms for art.
  • 1533

    The Ambassadors

    The Ambassadors
    Hans Holbein the Younger
    1533. Oil on Oak Panel
  • 1535

    Madonna with the Long Neck

    Madonna with the Long Neck
    Parmigiananino
    1535. Oil on Panel
  • 1541

    Last Judgement - Sistine Chapel

    Last Judgement - Sistine Chapel
    Michelangelo
    1534-1541. Fresco
  • 1545

    The Founding of Tenochtitlan

    The Founding of Tenochtitlan
    Codex Mendoza
    Aztec, 1545. Ink and color on paper
  • Period: 1550 to

    High Northern Renaissance / Early Mannerism

    Pieces are more secular and focus more on the natural world and everyday life. (landscape paintings and genre works). Religious themes are relevant in Spain. The paintings of El Greco are vital to mannerism and the development of Spanish art into the Baroque. Opulent architecture becomes popular in France and England. There is also a shift into seeing more portraits of political figures coming out of England. These are full of symbolism and are slightly stylized.
  • Period: 1560 to

    Counter Reformation

    A period of ornate religious works that revitalized the Catholic Church after the reformation, it also marks the transition from Mannerism to Baroque. These emotional pieces refocused on priotitizing Catholic doctorine and religious figures.
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    SE Asia: Golden Age of Monumental Architecture

    Intricate and highly detailed architecture becomes more popular leading to grand temples, palaces and cultural buildings. Regional painting styles develop and art in SE Asia is still highly influenced by Islam.
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    Early Baroque

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    Pacifica: Colonial Influence and European Contact

    Colonization of the Pacifica cultures devastated not only the people, but their traditions, spiritual practices and thus their art. Due to the push for conversion to Christianity, many of the tools and mediums used for art were oppressed and destroyed.
  • Baroque Flanders

    Baroque Flanders
    Paul Rubens
    Elevation of the Cross Triptych
    1610-1611. Oil on Panel Baroque art in Flanders focuses on more secular and genre work. There is still some religious imagery and alter pieces being made, but they are not the main aesthetic. This region’s art was dramatic, using rich colors and interesting lighting while emphasizing the movement of the figure and its surroundings.
  • Baroque Italy

    Baroque Italy
    Artemisia Gentileschi
    Judith Beheading Holofernes
    1611-1612. Oil on Canvas The Italian Baroque was very immeshed with the counter reformation. Many of the pieces made in Italy during this period held religious themes and figures. These pieces were visually dramatic from the strong contrast used and full of emotion and intimacy.
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    Japan: Edo Period

    Focus on more whimsical and popular media due to positive economic impact on merchant class. Woodblock printing becomes popular along with the concept of “The Floating World”. Known for bright colors and interesting patterns melding with natural scenes. Some of the more recognizable Japanese works are from this period.
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    High Baroque

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    China: Qing Dynasty

    This period is known for the blending of belief, culture and west Asian techniques. Literati paintings are peaking and are created in more of a personal style compared to the strict realism of the Yuan Dynasty.
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    Mature Baroque / Dutch Golden Age

  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal
    Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1632–1653. Mausoleum made of
    White Marble
  • Spanish Golden Age

    Spanish Golden Age
    Diego Velázquez
    Las Meninas
    1656. Oil on Canvas The Spanish Golden Age was tied closely to religion, much like Italy during this period. The works that came out of Spain highlighted power and focused on realism. Though religious imagery was significant, there were still plenty of genre artists and pieces being created.
  • Dutch Golden Age

    Dutch Golden Age
    Johannes Vermeer
    Girl with a Pearl Earring
    1665. Oil on Canvas The Dutch Golden Age is known for its secular genre work. A huge focus was put on everyday life and people and the values of the Dutch people. These pieces featured still life's of food and everyday objects, portraits of people participating in daily tasks and capturing the vast landscapes. There was still some religious imagery, but it was not as popular as genre work.
  • Amaranth

    Amaranth
    Yun Shouping
    Qing Dynasty. Leaf from an album of flowers, bamboo, fruits, and vegetables Album of 10 leaves; ink and color on paper
    China
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    Late Baroque / Early Rococo

  • Classicism in France

    Classicism in France
    Jules Hardouin-Mansart and
    Charles Le Brun
    Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces),
    Château de Versailles
    Begun 1678. Architecture and interior design At this time France was under an absolute monarchy. This caused art to feel more restricted, influencing a more classical aesthetic seeking harmony and balance within architecture and paintings. These works included landscapes, historical scenes and ornately decorated residences and civvic buildings.
  • Western Gateway of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple

    Western Gateway of the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple
    Madurai, Tamil, Nadu, India
    17th century. Stone
    SE Asian Art
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    SE Asia: Colonial Period

    Art and politics are influenced more by colonial powers resulting in European (specifically British) styles melding with local traditions and art styles. This impacts much of the architecture being build during this period.
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    Rococo

    This period of art is a result of the excess generated during the Baroque. Rococo celebrates luxury, elegance, wealth, opulence and sensuality. Work is characterized by whimsical pastel paintings, soft and playful brush strokes, ornate architecture and sculpture, and satirical commentary on courtly life. Toward the end of the period, work becomes more politically charged, serious and is used to influence the chaotic political climate.
  • Panoramic View of the Diamond Mountains (Geumgang-san)

    Panoramic View of the Diamond Mountains (Geumgang-san)
    Jeong Seon
    1734. Hanging Scroll with Ink and Colors on Paper
    Korea
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    Industrial Revolution Architecture

    This period utilized modern building materials like steel, glass and iron. These materials made it easier to build taller and more functional structures. Many architects made interesting designs out of these materials and reworked the world view of what architecture could be.
  • The Swing

    The Swing
    Jean-Honoré Fragonard
    1767. Oil on canvas
    Rococo
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    Neoclassicism

    The Neoclassicism period is known as a classic revival. It is a direct response against the playful and erotic nature of Rococo. It reestablishes the need for intellect and centers the “Enlightenment” in wake of the French Revolution. This period returns to Greco-Roman ideals, emphasizing balance, harmony, and conservative compositions with themes of heroism, sacrifice, grace and courage. History Painting and the Picturesque Movement are influential to portraiture, architecture and landscapes.
  • The Nightmare

    The Nightmare
    John Henry Fuseli
    1781. Oil on canvas
    Romanticism
  • Cupid and Psyche

    Cupid and Psyche
    Antonio Canova
    1787–1793. Marble
    Neoclassicism
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    Romanticism

    A response to Neoclassicism, Romanticism revives the drama of Baroque and sensuality of Rococo, leaving restrained compositions behind. This period is rooted in personal expression, deep emotion, dramatic and dynamic scenes and thick contrast in light and shadows. A focus on war, resistance and reform is a common theme in Spain, France and America.
  • The Great Wave

    The Great Wave
    Katsushika Hokusai
    Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji
    Edo Period, c. 1831. Polychrome Woodblock Print on Paper
    Japan
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    Realism

    Responds to Romanticism by focusing on every day people doing every day things. This movement highlights working class people, economics and politics. Realism rejects idealized and dramatized subjects while rendering accurate and detailed works of their humble subject matter.
  • TE-HAU-KITURANGA (Maori Meeting House)

    TE-HAU-KITURANGA (Maori Meeting House)
    Raharuhi Rukupo
    1842– 1843. Built and owned
    by Rongowhakaata people of Turanga.
    Restoration 1935. Wood, shell, grass, flax, and pigments
  • The Crystal Palace

    The Crystal Palace
    Joseph Paxton
    London, United Kingdom
    1851. Glass, Iron, and Steel
    Industrial Revolution Architecture
  • The Gleaners

    The Gleaners
    Jean-François Millet
    1857. Oil on canvas
    Realism
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    Aestheticism

    A movement based in Britain on the idea of beauty being the most important thing and formal qualities should be appreciated above all else. Most of these pieces had not other context within the work.
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    Impressionism

    A French painting movement based in the idea of capturing fleeting moments. This movement often used live light as their subject matter, allowing it to dictate the scene. Plein air painting was also established at this time, encouraging artists to utilize the outdoors to further explore impressionist themes and techniques.
  • The Rehearsal Onstage

    The Rehearsal Onstage
    Edgar Degas
    1874, Oil on canvas
    Impressionism
  • Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket

    Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket
    James Abbott McNeill Whistler
    1875, Oil on panel
    Aestheticism
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    Post-Impressionism

    A movement that built on Impressionist themes while continuing to push boundaries and experiment with new forms, colors and structures. These works focused on emotional depth and symbolism to convey meaning.
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    Symbolism

    A moment that directly rejects Realism and Naturalism, these pieces focus on emotion and imagination. Many works use symbolism to express themes of emotional depth, mystical imagery, spirituality and the inner psyche.
  • Sowei Mask from the Sherbro District

    Sowei Mask from the Sherbro District
    The Mende People
    1880–1886. Wood, pigment, and raffia fiber
    Africa
  • Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus)

    Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus)
    Mumbai, India
    Completed in 1888. Stone and Brick
    SE Asian Art
  • Starry Night

    Starry Night
    Vincent van Gogh
    1889, Oil on canvas
    Post-Impressionism
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    Art Nouveau

    This design style gained inspiration from the natural world. Often blending organic natural forms with decorative elements. The goal was to progress from traditional forms to more modern and natural structures.
  • The Scream

    The Scream
    Edvard Munch
    1893. Tempera on cardboard
    Symbolism
  • Members of the British Punitive Expedition to Benin City

    Members of the British Punitive Expedition to Benin City
    Seen in the Royal Palace with objects from the Oba’s treasury
    1897. photograph
    Africa
  • Wapepe Navigation Chart

    Wapepe Navigation Chart
    Marshall Islands 19th century. Sticks, coconut fiber, and shells
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    SE Asia: Independence Movement

    This period is known for celebrating regional pride and reclaiming traditional art styles while embracing modern elements. These advancements also explore new forms and developing a new sense of identity within cultural art.
  • Mountains at Collioure

    Mountains at Collioure
    André Derain
    1905. Oil on Canvas
    Fauvism
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    Fauvism

    A movement inspired by Post-Impressionism, Fauvism used bright colors and interesting brushwork to convey emotional context. The subject matter was often simplified down to figures and colors were left unmixed across a seemingly flat piece.
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    Expressionism

    A movement influenced by Symbolism. This movement provided works with intense imagery that conveyed raw emotion and social commentary. The artist aim was to comment on industrialization of Europe.
  • Casa Batlló

    Casa Batlló
    Antoni Gaudí
    1904-1906
    Barcelona, Spain
    Art Nouveau
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    Cubism

    An art movement that focused on breaking subjects into geometrical fragments while showing multiple perspectives of the same subject. These pieces rejected traditional forms and perspective while emphasizing abstraction. The sub-movements within Cubism include: Analytical Cubism and Synthetic Cubism.
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    Futurism

    An Italian avant-garde movement, Futurism worked to embrace technological advancements while looking to the future for inspiration. Many works portray sleek, dynamic and machanical subjects that utilize fragmented pieces.
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    Korea: Japanese Colonial Period

    Japan’s colonization of Korea greatly influenced art and how art was made. Japanese oppression resulted in exposure to western style art and ignited themes of resistance and a tight grasp on cultural identity.
  • Improvisation No. 28 (War)

    Improvisation No. 28 (War)
    Wassily Kandinsky
    1912. Oil on canvas
    Expressionism
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    Japan: Taisho Period

    The Taisho Era is greatly influenced by western style arts. This influence opened avenues of exploration leading to western ideas blending with Japanese techniques in the 20's and 30's.
  • Unique Forms of Continuity in Space

    Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
    Umberto Boccioni
    1913. Bronze
    Futurism
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    Dada

    The "Anti-Art" movement. This movement worked to question what could actually be considered art. Through provocative instillations, silly appropriation of historical works and explicit commentary on social/political issues, the Dada movement pushed boundaries and rejected everything about art.
  • Fountain

    Fountain
    Marcel Duchamp
    1917. Porcelain plumbing fixture, enamel paint
    Dada
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    Surrealism

    A movement based in the desire to explore the unconscious mind and dream through the use of juxtaposition and exploration of inner psyche. Surrealism challenges our perspective of reality while encouraging artists to convey their deepest desires.
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    Japan: War and Post-War Periods

    During the 20's and 30's, politically based work also became popular, usually in the form of propaganda. Post- war art was centered around reflection and a response to how the war impacted Japanese people, also working into the rebuilding of a nation. The end of the century was met with the Superflat movement, anime, and experimentation with new media and technology.
  • The Persistence of Memory

    The Persistence of Memory
    Salvador Dalí
    1931. Oil on canvas
    Surrealism
  • The Old Guitarist

    The Old Guitarist
    Pablo Picasso
    1936–1937. Oil on Canvas
    Cubism
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    Abstract Expressionism

    A movement that emphasizes the artists true expression. These pieces work to showcase emotion, action, process and connection to the artist. Rejecting traditional artistic techniques, this movement embraces freedom, energy and exploration of personal creativity.
  • Black-on-Black Storage Jar

    Black-on-Black Storage Jar
    Maria Montoya Martinez and Julian Martinez
    New Mexico, c. 1942 Ceramic
  • Melanesian Art: Three Dancers and Two Musicians: Corroboree of Mimi, Spirits of the Rocks

    Melanesian Art: Three Dancers and Two Musicians: Corroboree of Mimi, Spirits of the Rocks
    Jimmy Midjawmidjaw
    Australia Mid 20th century. Natural pigments, eucalyptus bark Art of Melanesia integrated art into many aspects of their lives. Boldly patterned communal spaces to carved sculptures and weaved textiles reflected on spiritual practices, ceremonial rites, family and lineage and ancestral connection and worship. These pieces also touched on spiritual beliefs in Mimi spirits and Dreamtime. They often utilized materials provided by the land like wood, shells and natural pigments.
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    Africa: Post-Colonial and Contemporary Art in Africa

    African countries started to regain independence from Europe. A focus on reviving regional art, traditions and spiritual practices was put in place. These pieces gained a global audience by the late part of the century, pushing the boundaries of tradition and exposing artists to new mediums, styles and paving avenues of artistic discovery. Themes of these works include identity or self and community, reflection on colonialism and trauma, and critiques of colonialism and oppression.
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    Pacifica: Revitalization Movements

    Art made in the Pacific after colonization tended to blend European styles with traditional themes. Around the middle of the 20th century, more traditional art practices were being experimented with, resulting in a revival of cultural styles, techniques and aesthetics. Descendants of these cultures have used art to explore cultural and personal identities and reflect on the impact of colonialism.
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    North America: Post Colonial Native American Art

    This period of art focuses on the revival of Indigenous traditions. Much of the art created is a response to the centuries of opression and trauma endured at the hand of colonizers. It’s also a realignment with personal and cultural identity while also preserving and practicing art forms that have been lost or forgotten.
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    Pop Art

    A movement of referencing popular culture, consumerism, capitalism and mass media to create pieces with bold colors and stylized images using techniques found in mass production. These images often critiqued consumerism and social narratives around celebrities and fame.
  • Mountains and Sea

    Mountains and Sea
    Helen Frankenthaler
    1952. Oil and Thinned Acrylic on Canvas
    Abstract Expressionism
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    Korea: Modern and Contemporary Korean Art

    The Korean War caused massive amounts of damage to land, families and the unity of Korea as a whole. This has led to themes of grief, identity reclamation and critiques of government, war and media. In the south, art had continued to evolve through abstraction and technology. In the North, socialist realism is still the main art style.
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    Fluxus

    A movement based in using every day objects to find unconventional forms and create installations that showcased random and relatable objects in interesting ways. This movement continues to question what art is, how art is made and what qualities art has to have for it to be art.
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    Minimalism

    A movement intensely focused on reducing forms down to basic elements. Emphasis on clean lines and shapes, minimal color pallets, with little to no context. Presentation of the form was more important than the why of the form. Many of these pieces utilized modern materials like glass, steel, acrylic and plywood. The secondary point of these works was to engage with the viewer and the surrounding environment.
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    Performance Art

    A movement that utilized the artist's body as a medium for the work. Relying on action, movement, time and viewer engagement. These pieces often questioned art and what made art art. Continuing to expand the narrative of are humans art?
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    Earthworks

    This movement made landscapes in to monumental pieces of art through the manipulation of natural landscape. Founded in the want to bring art outside of galleries and into nature while embracing minimalist ideals.
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    Postmodern Architecture

    Postmodern Architecture is a reaction to modernist architecture seeking more complexity with references to historical features. This incudes the reintroduction of decorative elements and exploration of new and unusual forms. Many of these buildings also tie into culture and social contexts to create more engaging forms.
  • Yard

    Yard
    Allan Kaprow
    1961. Installation with black rubber automobile tires and tarpaper-wrapped forms
    Fluxus
  • Marilyn Diptych

    Marilyn Diptych
    Andy Warhol
    1962. Silkscreen ink on synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Pop Art
  • Self-Portrait as a Fountain

    Self-Portrait as a Fountain
    Bruce Nauman
    1966. Sculpture (video and performance art)
    Performance Art
  • Untitled (Stack)

    Untitled (Stack)
    Donald Judd
    1967. Sculpture: galvanized iron, paint
    Minimalism
  • Spiral Jetty

    Spiral Jetty
    Robert Smithson
    1970. Earthwork sculpture, salt crystals, basalt rocks
    Earthwork
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    Feminist Art

    Starting during the second wave of Feminism and gaining more traction during the third wave of the 80s and 90s, Feminist art centers women and fights for representation within the art world. These works often focus on intersectionality and history of women and the injustices and inequality they have faced. These pieces are also filled with themes of empowerment and strength.
  • Universe 5-IV-71 #200

    Universe 5-IV-71 #200
    Whanki Kim
    1971. Oil on Cotton
    Korea
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    China: Post-Cultural Revolution Era

    Known for challenging and critiquing political powers in China and the exploration of self expression through new themes, mediums. Includes “New Wave Movement’s” experimental nature and intent to push through the traditional ideals of Chinese art, often through controversial means.
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    Postmodern Art/Contemporary Art

    Postmodern art has many labels. These pieces are often intersectional and explore many topics. These pieces are a reaction to Modernism and a direct rejection of modernist ideals.
  • Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn

    Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn
    Ai Weiwei
    1995. Three photographs
    China
  • Your Body is a Battleground

    Your Body is a Battleground
    Barbara Kruger
    1989. Photographic silkscreen on vinyl
    Feminist Art
  • Untitled (Billboard of an Empty Bed)

    Untitled (Billboard of an Empty Bed)
    Felix Gonzalez-Torrez
    1991. image installed on a bilboard
    Intersectional Idenity
  • Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

    Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
    Frank O. Gehry
    1993–1997. Bilbao, Spain. Titanium, limestone, glass, concrete
    Postmodern Archtiecture
  • Scramble for Africa

    Scramble for Africa
    Yinka Shonibare
    2003. 14 life-size fiberglass mannequins, 14 chairs, table, and Dutch wax-printed cotton
    Africa
  • The Weather Project

    The Weather Project
    Olafur Eliasson
    2004. installation, Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, London
    Art as Activism
  • Everyday City

    Everyday City
    Tetsuya Yamada
    2005. ceramics, plywood, sawhorses
    Japan
  • Fall, 2006

    Fall, 2006
    Wendy Red Star
    2006. Pigment print on paper
    Contemporary Native American Art
  • In Pursuit of Venus (infected)

    In Pursuit of Venus (infected)
    Lisa Reihana
    2014. Digital scroll
  • Witness

    Witness
    Shahzia Sikander
    2023. Painted milled high-density foam, steel, fiberglass, glass tile
    SE Asian Art