Art History

  • Rome
    750 BCE

    Rome

    Rome was founded in 750 bc by Remus and his brother Romus.
  • Greek alphabet
    750 BCE

    Greek alphabet

    This is the first time that the greek alphabet was put into use. Today greek letters are still used at frat houses and sororities.
  • Etruscan Civilization
    700 BCE

    Etruscan Civilization

    It was the modern name given to ancient Italy and it was the highest civilization before the rise of Rome. They migrated from Lidia to Italy in 12,000 bce.
  • Persians conquer Mesopotania
    539 BCE

    Persians conquer Mesopotania

    In the year 539 B.C.E the Persians conquered Mesopotania and built the great city of Persepolis. This city was critical for the Persians success.
  • High point of Greek styled black pottery.
    535 BCE

    High point of Greek styled black pottery.

    This pottery had a black figures followed with a different colored back ground and led to much more different colored pottery such as red pottery being created.
  • Celtic La Tene art begins
    500 BCE

    Celtic La Tene art begins

    This type of art is swirly and is often used on metal work. In my opinion this form of art is some of the nicest art created during this time.
  • Construction of Parthenon begins
    447 BCE

    Construction of Parthenon begins

    The Parthenon was one of the most influential buildings made because a lot of modern buildings such as the white house are made similar to it.
  • Alexander the great dies and hellenistic art begins.
    323 BCE

    Alexander the great dies and hellenistic art begins.

    Alexander the great was one of the greatest conquers in the history of the world. When he died most of what he ruled especially the out skirts of his territory began to break off from the Roman Empire. After his death hellenistic art began which was crucial to the culture of the romans.
  • Han dynasty art
    206 BCE

    Han dynasty art

    The Han dynasty art made Porcelain art which is a form of pottery.
  • famous Greek sculptures were made
    150 BCE

    famous Greek sculptures were made

    From the years 156 B.C.E to about 100 B.C.E many famous sculptures were made such as the Pergamon altar of Zeus. Also many art schools were hitting their high points.
  • Venus di Milo was made
    150 BCE

    Venus di Milo was made

    This statue is a very well known statue of Greek art.
  • Beginning of mummy art portraits
    50 BCE

    Beginning of mummy art portraits

    Mummy art portraits were paintings of mummy found in Ancient Egypt. These painting were made until 250 C.E.
  • Famous greek sculpture Lacoon was made.
    42 BCE

    Famous greek sculpture Lacoon was made.

    It is monumental and is a very well known sculpture of Hellenistic art.
  • Roman empire begins
    27 BCE

    Roman empire begins

    The Roman Empire had a lot of amazing art.
  • Christianity is legalized in Rome
    329

    Christianity is legalized in Rome

    Te Edict of Milan legalized Christianity. By doing this biblical art was finally able to be seen. Also, it led to more biblical art being created because people weren't getting persecuted for it.
  • St.Peters Basilica was completed
    395

    St.Peters Basilica was completed

    The church of St.Peters is one of the most well known churches in the world today. For an old building it has many modern art qualities such as the arches used on it.
  • Beginning of Medieval art
    500

    Beginning of Medieval art

    Medieval art was often pictures of religion and stuff involving religion such as churches and saints. This time period was often referred to as the Dark Ages.
  • Hagia Sophia was built
    537

    Hagia Sophia was built

    Located in Constanople it was one of the greatest creations of their time period.
  • Celtic/Saxon art manuscripts were made.
    Nov 23, 800

    Celtic/Saxon art manuscripts were made.

    Illuminated gospel manuscripts was rewritten passages in the bible with pictures surrounding it.
  • Carlogian arr flourishes
    Nov 23, 800

    Carlogian arr flourishes

    Carolinian art is the main achievements of medival art.
  • Medival manuscript illumination were made
    Nov 24, 1017

    Medival manuscript illumination were made

    It is the special importance to fine art painting.
  • Kandairya Hindu Temple was built
    Nov 24, 1050

    Kandairya Hindu Temple was built

    Its one of the most magnificent religious works of art in all of Asia. It is comparable to gothic and Renaissance architecture.
  • Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Bishop Odo
    Nov 24, 1145

    Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Bishop Odo

    Its 231 feet long and has lots of amazing design to it.
  • oil paints first used
    Nov 24, 1250

    oil paints first used

    Oil paint is used in paintings and had a huge affect on paintings.
  • The Black death
    Nov 24, 1387

    The Black death

    The black death was a disease that killed over a third of Europes population. This effected art because there was less artist in Europe.
  • Italian Renaissance
    Nov 28, 1530

    Italian Renaissance

    The renaissance started in Italy. Many important figures of that time such as Micheanglo and Divinci did most of their work there.
  • Baruch Art

    Baruch Art

    Baruch art is irregular pearl and stone art made in churches. It had a huge impact on the catholic counter reformation.
  • Building of Taj Malhal

    Building of Taj Malhal

    The Tag Mahal is an amazing Indian kingdom that shows the true culture of indian history.
  • Colonial Art

    Colonial Art

    This art was made in the New England and Carolina areas. It shows us the life of the colonist and their relationships with Native Americans and the British
  • Beginning of French Revolution

    Beginning of French Revolution

    The French revolution played a huge role on art.
  • Romanticism Era

    Romanticism Era

    Romanticism art was a return to nature based on an emphasis of spontaneous plain-air painting. These paintings promoted the pureness and goodness of humans, and a strong emphasis on senses and emotions.
  • Age of Modern art

    Age of Modern art

    Modern art is described as the art that we make today. Art is still evolving and soon there will be new modern art.
  • Age of Modern art

    Age of Modern art

    Modern art is described as the art that we make today. Art is still evolving and soon there will be new modern art.