Periods in Western art history


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

Medieval art

Renaissance

c. 1300 – c. 1602, began in Florence

Renaissance to Neoclassicism

Romanticism

−1780 – 1850

Romanticism to modern art

Modern art

– 1860 – 1945
Note: The countries listed are the country in which the movement or group started. Most modern art movements were international in scope.

Contemporary art

– 1946–present
Note: there is overlap with what is considered "contemporary art" and "modern art."