Art Movements Timeline Quiz

14th-17th Century (1300s-1600s)

1520-1600 (16th Century)

1600-1750 (17th-18th Century)

1720-1780 (18th Century)

1750-1850 (18th-19th Century)

1800-1850 (19th Century)

1840-1880 (19th Century)

1870-1900 (19th Century)

1880-1905 (19th-20th Century)

1920s-1940s (20th Century)

A period of artistic and cultural rebirth in Europe, spanning from the 14th to the 17th centuries. Marked by a renewed interest in classical antiquity, humanism, and naturalism.

An artistic movement that emerged in the 16th century as a reaction to the balance and perfection of the High Renaissance. Characterized by elongated proportions, exaggerated poses, and vibrant colors.

An artistic movement that dominated Europe from the early 17th to the mid-18th centuries. Known for its grand scale, dramatic use of light and shadow, and emotional intensity.

An artistic and decorative style that emerged in France in the 18th century. Characterized by its lightheartedness, elegance, and emphasis on ornamentation.

An artistic movement that emerged in the late 18th century, inspired by the art of Ancient Greece and Rome. Characterized by its emphasis on order, balance, and reason.

An artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century and peaked in most areas from 1800 to 1850. Characterized by its emphasis on emotion, nature, and the sublime.

An artistic movement that emerged in the mid-19th century. Characterized by its focus on depicting everyday life and ordinary people in a realistic manner.

An artistic movement that emerged in France in the late 19th century. Characterized by its focus on capturing light, atmosphere, and fleeting moments through the use of short brushstrokes and bright colors.

An artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction to Impressionism. Characterized by a greater emphasis on structure, form, and emotion.

An artistic and literary movement that emerged in the early 20th century. Characterized by its exploration of the subconscious, dreams, and the irrational.

A philosophical and ethical stance emphasizing human potential and the perfection of the human body. It celebrates human emotions and individual experiences.

The techniques of linear and atmospheric perspective were developed during the Renaissance, allowing artists to create realistic depth and space within their paintings.

The representation of abstract ideas through symbolism. Artists used allegory to convey complex concepts, moral teachings, and political messages.

The Baroque era was shaped by significant historical events, including the Catholic Counter-Reformation, the rise of absolute monarchy, and the Scientific Revolution, which greatly influenced the art, music, and literature of the time.

While the Renaissance sought to revive classical ideals of rationalism, idealism, clarity, unity, simplicity, and calmness, the Baroque era embraced realism, ambiguity, imbalance, and drama in its artworks.

Renaissance ideals of beauty emphasized symmetry and proportionality, particularly in the representation of the male body.

Key characteristics of Renaissance art included a revival of classical antiquity, a focus on humanism and naturalism, and the depiction of realistic human forms with a strong emphasis on symmetry.

Baroque art was characterized by its grand scale, dramatic use of light and shadow, emotional intensity, strong contrast between light and dark, exaggerated movement, and the use of elaborate ornamentation.

While Rococo art was characterized by its lightheartedness, playful elegance, and elaborate ornamentation, Neoclassicism emphasized order, balance, reason, and a return to the simplicity and clarity of classical art.

Romanticism rebelled against Neoclassicism's emphasis on reason and order. It embraced emotion, nature, and the sublime, often depicting dramatic landscapes and historical events.

The Royal Academy of Art established a hierarchy of artistic genres, ranking historical painting (grand genre) as the most prestigious, followed by portraiture, genre painting, landscape painting, and still life.