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The first piece of visual art in history is from 40,000 years ago. The need to create is a part of being human. It’s as old as our species and as innate as any other desire. Exploring each of these western art movements makes such a vast topic digestible.

In this video, you'll see the evolution of art through the ages. A linear timeline filled with talented individuals over the years that always moves forward; towards something more, something new, something that excites a generation.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Prehistoric Art
2:12 - Ancient Art
3:12 - Medieval art
3:50 - Renaissance Art
4:44 - Baroque Art
5:38 - Rococo
6:14 - Neoclassicism
6:56 - Romanticism
7:34 - Realism
8:26 - Impressionism
9:36 - Post-Impressionism
10:29 - Expressionism
11:31 - Art Nouveau
12:30 - Cubism
13:43 - Futurism
14:32 - Dadaism
15:21 - Surrealism
16:43 - Bauhaus
17:36 - Abstract Expressionism
18:34 - Pop Art
19:29 - Minimalism
20:17 - Contemporary Art
21:20 - Conclusion

WATCH MORE BEHIND THE MASTERPIECE:
A Brief History of Japanese Art - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_1Gj5VPP0&ab_channel=BehindtheMasterpiece
A Brief History of the Art of Persia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHuwcm0P0TA&ab_channel=BehindtheMasterpiece
What to see at the Louvre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPge9W1emZI&t=10s&ab_channel=BehindtheMasterpiece
What to see at the MET (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tictAyrZLs&t=160s&ab_channel=BehindtheMasterpiece
What to see at the MET (Part 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSYpRxv9i60&t=2s&ab_channel=BehindtheMasterpiece

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Music:
Bounce by Steven Gutheinz
Flare by Chad Lawson
Traversing by Steven Gutheinz

CREDITS
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