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List of Minor & Major Art Movements by Time Period

A Journey Through Art History: Major Movements and Time Periods

Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of art history with our curated list of major movements and their corresponding time periods! From the awe-inspiring beauty of Ancient Egyptian art to the boundary-pushing innovations of Contemporary Art, each movement encapsulates a distinct era of human creativity and expression. Join us as we explore the evolution of artistic styles and philosophies that have shaped the course of civilization, spanning millennia of cultural development and artistic exploration. Step into the world of masterpieces and milestones, where every brushstroke tells a story and every sculpture whispers secrets of the past.

  1. Prehistoric Art: ~30,000 BCE to ~3,000 BCE
  2. Ancient Egyptian Art: ~3,000 BCE to 30 BCE
  3. Ancient Greek Art: ~800 BCE to ~100 BCE
  4. Ancient Roman Art: ~500 BCE to ~500 CE
  5. Byzantine Art: 330 CE to 1453 CE
  6. Medieval Art: 476 CE to 1400 CE
  7. Renaissance: 14th to 17th century (1300s to 1600s)
  8. Baroque: 17th to 18th century (1600s to 1700s)
  9. Rococo: Early to mid-18th century (1700s)
  10. Neoclassicism: Late 18th to early 19th century (1750s to 1830s)
  11. Romanticism: Late 18th to mid-19th century (1780s to 1850s)
  12. Realism: Mid-19th century (1840s to 1880s)
  13. Impressionism: Late 19th century (1860s to 1880s)
  14. Post-Impressionism: Late 19th to early 20th century (1880s to 1910s)
  15. Symbolism: Late 19th to early 20th century (1880s to 1910s)
  16. Art Nouveau: Late 19th to early 20th century (1890s to 1910s)
  17. Expressionism: Early 20th century (1905 to 1925)
  18. Cubism: Early 20th century (1907 to 1920s)
  19. Fauvism: Early 20th century (1905 to 1910s)
  20. Surrealism: 1920s to 1930s
  21. Abstract Expressionism: 1940s to 1950s
  22. Pop Art: 1950s to 1960s
  23. Minimalism: 1960s to 1970s
  24. Conceptual Art: 1960s to 1970s
  25. Postmodernism: Late 20th century (1960s to 1990s)
  26. Contemporary Art: 1970s to present
  27. Land Art: 1960s to 1970s
  28. Op Art: 1960s
  29. Kinetic Art: 1950s to 1960s
  30. Installation Art: 1970s to present
  31. Performance Art: 1960s to present
  32. Digital Art: 1960s to present
  33. Street Art: 20th century to present
  34. Graffiti Art: 20th century to present
  35. Environmental Art: 1960s to present
  36. Video Art: 1960s to present
  37. Bio Art: 1980s to present
  38. Internet Art: 1990s to present
  39. New Media Art: 1990s to present
  40. Bio Art: 1980s to present
  41. Neo-Expressionism: 1970s to 1980s
  42. Neo-Dada: 1950s to 1960s
  43. Neo-Romanticism: 19th to 20th century
  44. Neo-Classicism: 18th to 19th century
  45. Neo-Baroque: 17th to 18th century
  46. Neo-Impressionism: Late 19th century
  47. Neo-Futurism: 20th century
  48. Neo-Pop: Late 20th century to present
  49. Neo-Mannerism: 20th century
  50. Neo-Rococo: 20th century