Art History by Era
Ancient Art - 30,000 BC to c. 400 AD
Medieval to Early Renaissance Art
High Renaissance to Early Modern Art
Modern Art - 1880 to the Present
Famous Names in Art History
Art History by Type of Art
Art by Group, Culture or Region
Movements, Schools and Periods in Art
Art History Timelines
Art History Image Collections
Art Museums and Galleries World-wide
Collecting Art
Blogs About, or Related to, Visual Art
Art History Resources for Educators
Print and Digital Art History Resources
The Art History Reference Shelf
The Art History Information Exchange
The four eras cover all of recorded human history and are as follows: Ancient (30,000 BC-400 AD), Medieval to Early Renaissance (400-1400), High Renaissance to Early Modern (1400-1880) and Modern (1880-Present).
This section contains art history articles, links and resources for the period covering 30,000 BC (the Old Stone Age) to roughly around the Fall of the Roman Empire.
The years from around 400 to 1400, and a great deal more than just Medieval and Early Renaissance art, are covered.
This section ambitiously covers art from (roughly) 1400 - 1880, or the Renaissance to Impressionism.
Here we have everything that happened in art, from the time the Impressionists moved on to bigger and better things, to what took place last week or, even, yesterday.
This is the place to visit for information on individuals who created, influenced or made art possible through their patronage.
Certain things - actually, lots of things - in the history of art aren't confined to one period or style. ("Painting" comes immediately to mind.)
Look here for those art history subjects that aren't easily categorized by specific movement or period.
This section is devoted to introducing the various movements, periods, schools and styles of art that have presented themselves throughout the ages.
Timelines, complete with art images. Some cover a specific period, while others are more ambitious.
Sites listed here include online libraries and other projects dedicated to making great works of art instantly available to the public.
Links to the best-known institutions, organized by continent or country.
Tips, hints and articles about collecting art, and sources for professional help.
Gathered here are the best web logs ("blogs") that will enhance your pursuit of Art History.
Resources, lesson plans, tips and other worthy nuggets which enhance the teaching end of art history.
This section contains magazines, e-zines, newspapers, the occasional television show and a guide to films in art history.
The Art History Reference Shelf contains a glossary, information on how to write about art and analyze visual images, online courses in art history, library collections and resources about censorship in the arts.
Here's where we all keep in touch. This page has links to the Shows and Events Calendar, job and internship postings, calls for papers and upcoming professional events (i.e.: symposia, conferences, seminars, etc.).