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500 BCE
Start of Classical
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500
Start of Medieval
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500
End of Classical
The Parthenon symbolizes the Classical worldview because of its harmony, balance, and order. These are key values of Ancient Greek philosophy and aesthetics. This structure reflects a culture deeply invested in rational thought, democracy, and ideal forms. It is a physical model of humanity’s early quest for meaning and structure in the universe. -
1300
Start of Renaissance
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1500
End of Medieval
This tapestry is a good example of how important religion was during the Medieval times. The unicorn represents Jesus and how people believed in symbols and deeper meanings. The artwork is very detailed and shows how much they focused on faith and stories from the Bible. -
Start of Enlightenment
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End of Renaissance
This painting shows that the Renaissance was about learning and looking back at ideas from Ancient Greece and Rome. It includes many smart people like Plato and Aristotle. The painting is bright and full of life, which matches how people believed in human potential and the power of knowledge. -
Start of Romantic
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End of Enlightenment
The Encyclopédie is a collection of knowledge during the Enlightenment wanted to share. It shows how much they believed in science, learning, and helping people understand the world better. People thought if everyone could learn, the world would become a better place. -
Start of Victorian
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End of Romantic
This painting shows a woman bringing light and moving across the land, which was a big idea during the Romantic period. It shows how people felt proud and emotional about exploring nature and going west. The painting is dramatic and beautiful, which fits how the Romantic period focused on feelings and the beauty of nature. -
Start of Modern
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End of Victorian
Ophelia is a painting of a girl from Shakespeare’s Hamlet who has died in the water. The flowers and plants around her are carefully painted, showing how much the Victorians love detail and nature. This painting also shows how people at that time were interested in beauty, sadness, and stories from books. -
Start of Post Modern
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End of Modern
This painting looks very different from older art because Picasso used sharp shapes and didn’t try to make the women look realistic. This shows how the Modern period was about trying new things and breaking rules. People were starting to see the world in new ways, and this painting shows that change. -
End of Post Modern
This artwork shows pictures of Marilyn Monroe repeated many times, like something from a store. It makes people think about fame, advertising, and what is real. In the Postmodern times, artists like to question things and use art to make people think about popular culture. -
Start of Post-Postmodern
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End of Post-Postmodern
Black Panther is a movie that shows African culture in the future with unique technology. It talks about identity, leadership, and what it means to help others. This fits the Post-Postmodern time because people are interested in telling different kinds of stories and bringing lots of ideas together.