Art periods

An art period is a phase in the development of the work of an artist, groups of artists or art movement.

Renaissance c. 1300 - c. 1602, began in Florence

Modern art - 1860 - 1945

Note: The countries listed are the country in which the movement or group started. Most modern art movements were international in scope.

Contemporary art - 1946–present

Note: there is overlap with what is considered "contemporary art" and "modern art."