When two of the most renowned Renaissance artists in history passed away at the end of the second decade of the 16th century, it transformed the world of art. Mannerism art is also known as the “Late Renaissance” and that’s because Mannerist artists built upon the ideals of the Renaissance period to achieve their artistic …
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The Renaissance was one of the most important periods in Western history. The revival of interest in the classical world marked the transition between the Middle Ages and the modern world. Renaissance translates to “Rebirth” and that’s precisely what it meant. Surpassing the magnificent achievements of classical antiquity was the goal, and it resulted in …
The most dominant form of art during the Middle Ages emerged from Romanesque art in the 12th century. It spread all across Europe and remained popular until the Renaissance. Gothic Art very much resembled art produced during the Romanesque era, but Gothic artists still incorporated some unique features. In this article, we take a closer …
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. was a devastating event in Europe. Regardless, the cultural influence of the once mighty empire remained for centuries. This is emphasized by the fact that Roman and Byzantine art heavily influenced the first notable art movement that emerged in Western Europe. History of Romanesque art …
This article allows you to discover the history of architecture. It ranges from the first buildings that were ever constructed to immense towers that dominate the skyline of huge metropolitan areas today. We have listed the various architectural movements in chronological order. This way you can discover these movements and their most famous buildings on …
Art Facts is one of the number one sources to learn about art. That’s why we have created an art history timeline that documents the history of Western Art. On this page, you can learn about the art movements in chronological order, as well as the most famous artists and the artworks they produced during …
One of the most important periods in European history happened in France in the late 18th century. The French Revolution had drastic consequences for France and caused a change in both the social and political environment of the country. The causes of the French Revolution have been one of the most-discussed topics in European history. …
Very few people in human history have had a greater impact on the course of history than a man born in the 270s A.D. This Roman Emperor made quite a few changes to the empire he ruled, so many that these impacted the lives of people for over 1,000 years. Let’s take a closer look …
Very few world leaders have had a greater impact on the course of human history than a man who was born in Rome on September 23, 63 B.C., as Gaius Octavius. Just like the ambiguity with which he reigned as the first Roman Emperor, this wasn’t the only name he went by during his lifetime. …
One of the most interesting things to know about the Roman Empire understanding how it could last for so long. The answer is that everybody could climb the social ladder, no matter where they came from. The man discussed in this article was living proof of how one could work himself up the ranks, all …