Art History Timeline

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    World War II

    Axis and allied nations in WWII relied on the use of artistic posters to recruit and communicate message.
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat

    Jean-Michel Basquiat
    Jean-Michel Basquiat, American graffiti artist from Brooklyn got his start in the late 1970's in the Lower Eastside of Manhattan. His work influenced so many artists of all mediums.
  • "Teen Ingenue" -- First Teen magazine

    "Teen Ingenue" -- First Teen magazine
    The very first Teen magazine (Teen Ingenue) was issued and marketed towards female teenagers for fashion and cosmetic purposes.
  • Miya Bailey

    Miya Bailey
    Tattoo legend, Miya Bailey is one of the most talked about artists that has influenced graphic design and many other tattoo artists and musicians.
  • "Alphabet With Tools" -- Typography

    "Alphabet With Tools" -- Typography
    Mervyn Kurlansky created "Alphabet With Tools," using everyday household objects to recreate the letters of the western alphabet.
  • Star Wars

    Star Wars
    George Lucas premiered "Star Wars," epic space opera film that inspired so much art over the years.
  • Adobe Photoshop underway.

    Adobe Photoshop underway.
    Thomas and John Knoll began developing the first Adobe Photoshop program.
  • Adobe Photoshop was born

    Adobe Photoshop was born
    Adobe Photoshop was officially released.
  • Apple introduces "iMac"

    Apple introduces "iMac"
    Innovative company Apple, produces the improved "iMac" computer series.
  • "Give a Hand to Wildlife" - Public service campaigns

    "Give a Hand to Wildlife" - Public service campaigns
    Saatchi and Saatchi Simko Agency created a unique and creative campaign for WWF (World Wildlife Fund.) They teamed up with a bodypainter and disguised human hands as animals.
  • "Gun Crime" -- A Visual Pun

    "Gun Crime" -- A Visual Pun
    Noma Bar created "Gun Crime," a visual pun depicting the inrease of gun-related violence in the UK.
  • Ghetto for Life

    Ghetto for Life
    England native artist, Banksy uses satirical street art to convey messages all over the world.