Art Through Time
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Artists from ancient Greece and Rome were interested in depicting people naturalistically with serious expressions.
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As Buddhism spread from India to China, the style of Buddhas shifted from Greek-inspired to a more symmetrical depiction.
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Art thrived during China’s Tang Dynasty where ceramic artisans refined various glazes, partially influenced by other cultures along the silk road.
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The Medieval period saw a lot of Christian art in Europe. Rich materials like gold reflected the importance of holy figures.
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The Renaissance saw interest move beyond the religious to include science and the achievements of humans.
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Art from the Baroque period often included dramatic scenes that featured dark shadows and, at times, violent subjects.
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Objects and art in the Rococo style emphasized romance, whether with lighthearted subjects or frilly decorations.
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The Neoclassical era saw a revival of the classical world in art, literature, theater, music, and architecture.
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In America, Hudson River School artists were painting grand scenes of the American countryside.
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During the Chinese Qing Dynasty, many artists were referencing the earlier Ming Dynasty, creating so-called blue-green style paintings.
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Some artists began to reject factory production in favor of handmade Arts and Crafts objects.
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Japanese enameled objects were very popular in the Meiji period, particularly in the West.
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Impressionist artists were interested in capturing the feeling of light and movement in a scene.
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Cubism was a movement that was all about bringing together different views in one image.
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Surrealist artists employed the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur.
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Color Field painters experimented with color and paint itself, often staining canvases and pouring paint.
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Pop Art artists took pop culture and consumerism as their inspiration, whether in the form of celebrities, soup cans, or comics.