Smorart

Based on Yale University's Curriculum

A Journey Through
Art History

Explore 5,000 years of human creativity — from ancient civilizations to contemporary masterpieces. Learn at your own pace.

Ancient Art
c. 3000 BCE - 400 CE

Ancient Art

From the monumental pyramids of Egypt to the idealized forms of Greek sculpture, ancient art laid the foundations for Western visual culture.

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Medieval Art
c. 400 - 1400

Medieval Art

A millennium of sacred art — from glittering Byzantine mosaics to the soaring heights of Gothic cathedrals.

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Renaissance
c. 1400 - 1600

Renaissance

The 'rebirth' of classical ideals transformed art through perspective, anatomy, and the rise of the individual artist as genius.

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Baroque & Rococo
c. 1600 - 1780

Baroque & Rococo

Drama, emotion, and grandeur defined the Baroque, while the Rococo brought lightness, elegance, and intimate charm.

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Modern Art
c. 1780 - 1945

Modern Art

From the Romantic sublime to Cubist fragmentation, modern art shattered conventions and redefined what art could be.

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Contemporary Art
1945 - Present

Contemporary Art

From Abstract Expressionism to digital art, contemporary artists continue to challenge, provoke, and redefine the very meaning of art.

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