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Timeline of Art History

Subject Area:

Social Studies

Address/URL:

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm

Description:

Did you ever wonder how you were possibly going to connect all of that world history? Here is your answer: a timeline of art history from around the world that is linked in a chronological and geographical context, from prehistory to the present. The Metropolitan Museum decided to create a timeline based on its collection to present a great reference and resource tool for those studying art history and related subjects.

How You Can Use This Source:

Learn about the events that took place at the same time an art piece was created.
Choose an area of the world that interests you to learn more about.
Study art by theme.

Go to Timeline of Art History.