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Rebirth of classical culture, use of perspective, humanism. Time Period: (14th Century - 17th Century)

Revival of classical styles, simplicity, and grandeur of ancient Greece and Rome. Time Period: (Mid 18th Century - Early 19th Century)

Dramatic expression, grandeur, use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Time Period: (Late 16th Century - Mid 18th Century)

Elegant, ornate style, known for soft colors and playful themes. Time Period: (Early 18th Century - 1760s)

Emphasis on ancient Greek and Roman principles, symmetry, and harmony. Time Period: (5th Century BC - 4th Century AD; revived in 17th - 18th Century)

Art movement with a focus on anti-war politics through a rejection of traditional cultural and aesthetic norms. Time Period: (1910s - 1920s)

Extended Impressionism while rejecting its limitations; more symbolic. Time Period: (Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century)

Pro-traditional art painting movement with a critical stance against conceptual art. Time Period: (1999 onwards)

Large-scale, mixed-media constructions designed for a specific place or for a temporary period of time. Time Period: (Late 20th Century onwards)

Art created in public space, often unsanctioned, but can be part of official public art programs. Time Period: (Late 20th Century onwards)

Capturing the effects of light, emphasis on momentary scenes. Time Period: (Late 19th Century)

Works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur. Time Period: (1920s - 1950s)

Movement featuring artists working in various styles emphasizing spontaneous personal expression. Time Period: (1940s - 1950s)

Art where the concept(s) involved in the work take precedence over traditional aesthetic and material concerns. Time Period: (Mid 20th Century onwards)

Ornamental style, inspired by natural forms and structures. Time Period: (1890 - 1910)

Visual art created in public locations for public visibility, typically unauthorized. Time Period: (1960s onwards)

Artistic works that use digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. Time Period: (Late 20th Century onwards)

Use of strong colors, simple forms. Time Period: (Early 20th Century)

Artistic style seeking to express emotional experience rather than physical reality. Time Period: (Early 20th Century)

Use of geometric shapes, interlocking planes. Time Period: (Early 20th Century - 1920s)

Portrayal of everyday life, often focusing on the working class. Time Period: (Mid 19th Century - Late 19th Century)

Departure from modernism featuring a mix of different styles and influences, often with irony and self-awareness. Time Period: (Mid 20th Century - 21st Century)

Focused on extreme simplicity of form and a literal, objective approach. Time Period: (1960s - 1970s)

Artworks consist of a live action performed by the artist or other participants, which may be spontaneous or scripted, random or carefully orchestrated. Time Period: (1960s onwards)

Emphasis on emotion, nature, and individualism. Time Period: (Late 18th Century - Mid 19th Century)

Emphasized speed, technology, and objects such as the car and the industrial city. Time Period: (Early 20th Century)

British art movement featuring young artists who exhibited together in the late 1980s. Time Period: (Late 20th Century)

Postmodern art movement influenced by manga and anime styles, exploring the shallowness of consumer culture. Time Period: (2001 onwards)

Movement that challenged traditions of fine art by including imagery from popular and mass culture. Time Period: (1950s - 1970s)