From Ancient Art to Expressionism, art movements tell the story of how humanity learned to see. Each page below gathers the artworks we’ve covered from that movement, tracing its ideas, techniques and lasting influence.
6 artworksAncient Art
Ancient art encompasses the sculpture, architecture and painting of the classical world, from Greek temples to Roman engineering…
5 artworksRenaissance
The Renaissance was an extraordinary rebirth of art that spread from 14th-century Italy across Europe, reviving classical ideals…
4 artworksRomanticism
Romanticism dominated European art in the early 19th century, exalting emotion, imagination and the sublime power of nature…
3 artworksPost-Impressionism
Post-Impressionism emerged in France in the 1880s as artists pushed beyond Impressionism's fleeting light towards bolder colour, structure…
3 artworksDutch Golden Age
The Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century saw the newly prosperous Netherlands produce an astonishing wealth of…
2 artworksUkiyo-e
Ukiyo-e, the Japanese art of woodblock prints, flourished during the Edo period, depicting landscapes, actors and scenes of…
2 artworksImpressionism
Impressionism revolutionised painting in 1870s France, as artists left their studios to capture fleeting light and modern life…
1 artworkJoseon Art
Joseon art flowered under Korea's longest-ruling dynasty (1392-1897), spanning refined court painting, literati ink landscapes and vibrant folk…
1 artworkSong Dynasty
The Song dynasty (960-1279) was a golden age of Chinese art, celebrated for its subtle monochrome landscapes, refined…
1 artworkRapa Nui Art
1 artworkExpressionism
Expressionism arose in the early 20th century as artists distorted colour and form to convey raw emotion rather…
1 artworkArt Nouveau
Art Nouveau swept through Europe around 1900, replacing academic tradition with sinuous lines, organic ornament and a dream…
1 artworkBaroque
Baroque art of the 17th century seized viewers with theatrical light, sweeping movement and intense emotion, serving both…
1 artworkModern Art
Modern art spans the revolutionary movements from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, when artists abandoned faithful…
1 artwork