Movements

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.

9 artworks

Romanticism

Romanticism dominated European art in the early 19th century, exalting emotion, imagination and the sublime power of nature…7 artworks

Impressionism

Impressionism revolutionised painting in 1870s France, as artists left their studios to capture fleeting light and modern life…7 artworks

Post-Impressionism

Post-Impressionism emerged in France in the 1880s as artists pushed beyond Impressionism's fleeting light towards bolder colour, structure…6 artworks

Renaissance

The Renaissance was an extraordinary rebirth of art that spread from 14th-century Italy across Europe, reviving classical ideals…6 artworks

Ancient Art

Ancient art encompasses the sculpture, architecture and painting of the classical world, from Greek temples to Roman engineering…5 artworks

Dutch Golden Age

The Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century saw the newly prosperous Netherlands produce an astonishing wealth of…4 artworks

Joseon Art

Joseon art flowered under Korea's longest-ruling dynasty (1392-1897), spanning refined court painting, literati ink landscapes and vibrant folk…3 artworks

Realism

3 artworks

Ukiyo-e

Ukiyo-e, the Japanese art of woodblock prints, flourished during the Edo period, depicting landscapes, actors and scenes of…3 artworks

Baroque

Baroque art of the 17th century seized viewers with theatrical light, sweeping movement and intense emotion, serving both…2 artworks

Northern Renaissance

1 artwork

Neoclassicism

1 artwork

Three Kingdoms Period

1 artwork

De Stijl

1 artwork

Expressionism

Expressionism arose in the early 20th century as artists distorted colour and form to convey raw emotion rather…1 artwork

Gothic

Gothic art flourished in medieval Europe from the 12th to the 15th century, reaching skyward in cathedrals of…1 artwork

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau swept through Europe around 1900, replacing academic tradition with sinuous lines, organic ornament and a dream…1 artwork

Rapa Nui Art

1 artwork

Song Dynasty

The Song dynasty (960-1279) was a golden age of Chinese art, celebrated for its subtle monochrome landscapes, refined…1 artwork

Modern Art

Modern art spans the revolutionary movements from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, when artists abandoned faithful…