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The prehistoric period characterized by the development of stone tools.
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Characterized by the beginnings of agriculture and the development of pottery, weaving, and polished stone tools.
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earliest found example of block wood type
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During this time period, there was a shift away from the arts and toward labor and self sufficiency which caused education and literacy to decline.
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The codex was invented in 1100
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The mystery of Easter Island and the ominous statues inhibiting this land mass has intrigued scientists for years. In 1722, Dutch explorers discovered this island - the first people to set foot on this island since the Polynesian civilization who had originally inhabited this land. It was believed that this civilization inhabited this island as early as 800A.D., however, new evidence has led scientists to believe the Polynesians didn't arrive until 1200A.D.
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An early example of the misunderstanding of perspective in the middle ages
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An example of when Perspective was beginning to be understood by artist at the start of the renaissance
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The sarcophagus of King Tut was found in 1323 and the tomb was believed to strengthen the spirit of the mummy
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Jikji invents the first movable type in Korea
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This period is characterized by the revival of interest in the arts and classical learning. Renaissance art aimed to encompass the beauty of the natural world and capture individual experience.
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Brunelleschi creates perspective.
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An example of one of the earliest successful uses of perspective
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A painting rich with symbolism and technical successes ahead of it's time. Looking closely, one can see the intense and seemingly accurate portrayal of the reflection in the mirror.
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Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press.
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A painting of a sexualized female figure with disproportional features.
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An example of the tenderness between the mother and child relationship.
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Art movement focusing on extravagant and elaborate details and form.
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This piece is a depiction of Ruben's culture's views on femininity and masculinity.
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This painting puts the life of the lower class dutch maid at the center of attention at a time when mainly the lives of the rich and wealthy where portrayed.
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Sir Issac Newton comes up with the idea of the color wheel.
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Built by King Louis the 14th and used as symbol to reinforce is massive power.
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This piece depicts the "dark" side of the human mind.
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David paints the death of his friend and revolutionary immediately after its occurrence.
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Venus is shown as a prostitute shying away from the viewer but still intended for the male gaze.
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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce takes the first ever photograph over several days.
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The first photograph ever taken of a human being.
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The women in the painting has full control over sexuality which was never displayed before.
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A painting that shows the respect for the mother but also the fear.
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The face of a young dead girl was found to be so peaceful that it became popular to have a cast of her face.
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The popular rejection of history and conservative values.
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Work was focused on traditional craftsmanship was valued in the industrial rise.
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A self portrait of the father of impressionism
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works where inspired by nature and use abstract curved forms
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With this piece tanner became the first black artist to receive any recognition in his lifetime.
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When reject for his paintings, Duchamp changes the meaning of art by presenting is readymade his fountain.
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A movement where people were excited for the future and the art conveyed luxury and glamor.
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This image is pulled from the natural forms of flowers, yet implies the form of female genitalia.
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This film was commissioned to depict the collective heroism of the Soviet people following the Russian revolution of 1917.
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Brancusi creates a minimalist sculpture that is not well received by the public
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A fur-covered cup, saucer, and spoon.
This piece is intriguing in that it entirely changes the viewer's perception of the object, as it is attractive and pleasing to the touch, yet imagining drinking from wet fur evokes a feeling of discomfort and perhaps disgust. -
This painting depicts a suffering child among war debris as a reaction to the Spanish Civil War.
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One of the only remaining buildings that was built by Hitlers architect.
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As in a vast amount of her work, Frida paints imagery and symbols that represent her personal history and Mexican history. In this piece she paints herself with a monkey, surrounded by tropical foliage.
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Kahlo conveys how she is stuck between her european and Mexican heritage by reinforcing her female image.
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A reaction against modernism questioning the certainty modernists believed in. Exploits subjectivity, ambiguity, and philosophical questions.
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The forth dimension was beginning to be thought about.
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A wooden replica based on the cardboard original it's based upon. This was included in The American Supermarket exhibition at the Bianchini Gallery, with promotional signs and consumerist "products" which mimicked the American supermarket.
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A series of works exploring identity, sexuality, and the body. These paintings challenge the stereotype of depicting a female nude, but they however do not follow the political agenda of second wave feminism, as this movement was focused on eliminating workplace discrimination.
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Explores the Visual concept of semiotics.
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A statement against the societal stigmas and treatment toward those considered "incompetent."
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A historical landmark which was originally an experimental solution for high-quality housing in dense urban environments.
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A pop art painting meant to inspire and evoke the emotions tied to hot Californian days at the pool.
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an earthwork that changed the perception of sculpture.
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A piece that talks about how black people don't have access to the same education.
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This piece is a statement on the folk art and commercial depictions of African Americans.
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Started in 1973 and is an experience with light and sky.
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This piece is a statement on the modern loss of individuality and and overwhelming push for conformity.
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The series is controversial with the use of black face. Sherman never apologized.
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A part of a series of stills, this suggests no innate biological female identity exists and further questions the inherent nature and role of gender.
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This sculpture depicts the artist himself and a more "ordinary" depiction of a model eating a meal as a means of companionship. This sculpture is interesting as Hanson glorifies these subjects without using the societal "ideal" appearance.
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Around the time when black artist started forming an identity.
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This work was used as a means to expose the hazardous pesticides which are used on the grapes which become raisins and contaminate the water supply.
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A contemporary approach to expressionism.
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A 21 year old Chinese american female anonymously won the design for the Vietnam war memorial. Additions were made to her memorial that she was not happy about.
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This work entails a mirror covering the sides of a garbage truck, which was intended to make the citizens of New York aware they are the ones who produce the massive amounts of waste in their city.
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The guerrilla girls group is founded and point out how exclusive the art world is.
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A highly controversial image.
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The first interactive touchscreen installation where participants are invited to touch the character playing as their "guide" with sexual undertones.
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A controversial series of photographs because of the sensual display of childhood.
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A work in progress of a building that will have 16 towers when completed to represent the 16 largest world religions.
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HIs piece revolutionized the museum through institutionalized critique.
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A critique on the practice of displaying human being during the early 1900's
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An installation which depicts the Puerto Rican culture in New York while simultaneously speaking against how Puerto Ricans are depicted in the media.
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Piper's institutionalized critique where she talks about her experiences as a black person.
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Shonibare's take on an older painting with traditional African clothing.
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A very temporary piece depicting a line of dandelions.
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Using gunpowder as his medium, Cai Guo-Qiang serves as an example of how artists can use Any material or medium of their choosing.
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1550 wooden chairs to show the mass grave of the anonymous victims of war
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Opie's self portrait show her caring for her child but she represents a not widely represented sexual identity.
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Alys made a paint version of a green line on a map symbolizing no mans land.
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Photographs of the last meals of people who where killed on death row
