As long as we humans can use our hands, we create art. From the early cave paintings to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, human artistic expression can tell us a lot about the lives of the people who created it. To fully appreciate the cultural, social, and historical significance of various works of art, you need to be aware of the broad timeline of art history. This article provides an overview of the many significant eras of artistic creation and the historical contexts from which they...