Periods in Western art history explained

See also: List of art movements.

This is a chronological list of periods in Western art history. An art period is a phase in the development of the work of an artist, groups of artists or art movement.

Ancient Classical art

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Medieval art

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Renaissance

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Baroque to Neoclassicism

Romanticism

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Romanticism to modern art

Modern art

See main article: articles and Modern art. Note: The countries listed are the country in which the movement or group started. Most modern art movements were international in scope.

Contemporary art

Contemporary art – 1946–present

Note: there is overlap with what is considered "contemporary art" and "modern art."

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