Art History/Contents

Preface - What Is Art?

A discussion of what art is and can be, and what we mean by "art history" - a brief summary of the book.

Chapter 0 - Art of the Planet

Summary of all the different types of art to have existed on the planet. (This sets the stage for articles outside of the Europe centered nature of most art history.)

Chapter 1 - Prehistoric Art

Aboriginal art works, European "cavemen" artworks such as the drawings at Lascaux and Cauvet.

Chapter 2 - Ancient Art

Egyptian, Greek and Roman (including Early Christian) Art, and their effects on the development of Art.

Chapter 3 - Medieval Art

Artworks from the European Middle Ages, including Gothic Art and Panel Painting.

Chapter 4 - The Renaissance

Including such artists as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

Chapter 5 - The 18th Century

All major artworks, movements and artists from the 18th Century, including the Rococo movement and Neoclassicism.

Chapter 6 - The 19th Century

One of the biggest centuries in artistic history was the 19th century, with major movements such as Impressionism and Realism.

Chapter 7 - The 20th Century

Modernism, Post-Modernism, Surrealism, Cubism and all other artists and movements from the 20th century and the early 21st century.

Chapter 8 - Glossary and Theory

A Glossary and compendium of artistic theory to help the reader gain a wider knowledge of art history.

Movements - Glossary of art movements

Authors and Contributors

Participants helping to develop this text.