Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

Essays

Explore more than 1,000 essays on a wide range of topics, including artists, materials, movements, and themes.

For centuries prior to the Spanish Conquest, Andean textiles were used to express status and identity.

Inspired by Iranian popular culture, these artists celebrated the lives of the underprivileged masses.

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Trace the global evolution of art and culture across millennia.

Discover connections across time and cultures through more than 150 essays and 800 works of art in this book inspired by the Timeline.

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