Art History
Explore the roots of artistic expression in Prehistoric Art, covering cave paintings, megalithic structures, and early pottery from civilizations lacking written records.
Delve into Ancient Art to discover the artistic achievements of early civilizations such as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mesopotamian cultures, encompassing architecture, sculpture, and painting.
Medieval Art examines the diverse range of artistic styles in the Middle Ages, including Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art reflecting the spirituality and societal order of the time.
Renaissance Art reviews the rebirth of classical culture in Europe, highlighting masterpieces in painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 14th to the 17th century.
Baroque Art explores the ornate and dramatic art of the 17th century, characterized by grandeur and emotional intensity in response to the Protestant Reformation.
Rococo Art covers the light, airy, and decorative style of the early 18th century, often associated with the aristocracy's frivolity and love of ornamentation.
Neoclassicism brings a revival of classical themes and austere style to the forefront, reflecting ideas from the Enlightenment and emphasizing rationality and order.
Romanticism focuses on the 19th-century movement celebrating emotion, individualism, and nature, countering the rationalism of the Neoclassical style.
Realism introduces the shift towards depicting everyday life and society's realities, with artists aiming for objective representation in the mid-19th century.
Impressionism marks the late 19th-century movement capturing the fleeting effects of light and color, breaking away from traditional artistic techniques.
Post-Impressionism represents the diverse array of personal styles developed in reaction to Impressionism, emphasizing symbolic content and formal elements.
Modern Art encapsulates the vast body of work from the late 19th until the mid-20th century, featuring movements like Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism that broke away from past conventions.
Abstract Art denotes art that forgoes realistic representation, using shapes, colors, and forms to achieve its effect and often evoke emotions or concepts.
Contemporary Art encompasses the varied and experimental art forms from the mid-20th century to today, reflecting a dynamic blend of materials, methods, and concepts.
Art of Asia examines the rich traditions and history of Asian art, from ancient calligraphy and sumi-e painting to the modern interpretations from China, Japan, India, and beyond.
African and Oceanic Art studies the diverse art forms from Africa and the Pacific Islands, highlighting traditional sculptures, masks, and textiles with deep cultural significance.