A Chronology of Art

A Chronology of Art brings Western art’s most important works into sharp focus by placing them in their political, economic, literary, scientific and social context. In so doing, it offers a deeper understanding of the influences behind some of the world’s greatest artworks – and many new insights into the story of art itself.

A central timeline places key artworks alongside important events and developments, giving a complete overview of the evolution of art in context.

Ranges in time from the earliest cave paintings to the latest street art installations.

Lively special features highlight the social, stylistic and technical developments of each period.

Prioritizes a purely chronological approach, side-stepping conventional academic pigeonholes and restoring art to its place as part of our universal human story.