Periods in Western art history

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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

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Romanticism

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Romanticism to modern art

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Modern art

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

Contemporary art

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Contemporary art – 1946–present

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

See also

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