49200 BC -43,500 BC

The oldest known

figurative painting

The oldest known figurative painting is a depiction of a wild pig found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, dating back at least 45,500 years, according to a 2019 report in Nature

Castoroides (Giant Beaver)

Neanderthals went extinct around 40,000 years ago

saber toothed cat

Giant Ground Sloth

33,000 - 38000 BC

The Lion Man

The Lion Man, also known as Löwenmensch, is a prehistoric ivory sculpture found in Germany, considered one of the oldest known examples of figurative art and the oldest confirmed statue. Dating back 35,000 to 40,000 years, it combines human and lion features, suggesting a hybrid creature and possibly a shamanistic figure used in rituals. 

made of Mammoth ivory

33,000 BC

the Venus of Hohle Fels

This figurine was later called the Venus of Hohle Fels and can be dated to at least 35,000 years ago. It represents the earliest known sculpture of this type and the earliest known work of figurative art.

woolly mammoth

17,000 BC

The Lascaux cave paintings

The Lascaux cave paintings are a renowned series of prehistoric artworks found in southwestern France, estimated to be around 17,000 years old. These paintings, primarily featuring animals like horses, bison, and deer, are considered among the finest examples of Upper Paleolithic art. Discovered in 1940, the cave contains over 600 paintings and nearly 1,500 engravings, showcasing the artistic skill of early humans. 

1,3000 BC

청주 소로리볍씨

세계적인 고고학 개론서 ‘현대 고고학의 이해(Archaeology)’에 한국이 쌀의 기원지로 명시돼 있어 눈길을 끌고 있다.

4년마다 개정판을 발간되는 이 책은 2004년 이전에는 BC 9000년쯤 중국 후난성에서 출토된 볍씨를 쌀의 기원으로 기술했지만 최신 개정판에서는 쌀의 기원지를 한국으로, 연대는 BC 1만3000년 전으로 바꿨다.

15,000 - 20,000 years ago

Into the Americas

Homo sapiens are believed to have crossed into the Americas during the last glacial period, specifically between 15,000 and 20,000 years ago. This migration likely occurred via the Bering Land Bridge, a now-submerged landmass connecting Siberia and Alaska. While the exact timing is still debated, evidence suggests humans were established in the Americas by at least 14,000 to 15,000 years ago. 

11,000 BC

Guebekli Tepe

Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic archaeological site in Upper Mesopotamia in modern-day Turkey. The settlement was inhabited from around 9500 BCE to at least 8000 BCE, during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic.

10,000 BC

The earliest tortillas

The earliest tortillas, made from nixtamalized maize, are believed to have originated around 10,000 BC in Mesoamerica, coinciding with the domestication of corn. These flatbreads were a staple in the diets of early Mayan and Aztec civilizations and were used in various ways, including as a base for other foods or as a utensil to eat with. 

9,700 BC

End of Ice Age

The most recent ice age, also known as the Pleistocene Epoch, began about 2.6 million years ago and ended around 11,700 years ago. We are currently in an interglacial period, which is a warmer phase within the larger ice age. The last glacial period, which corresponds to the peak of the most recent ice age, occurred roughly between 115,000 and 11,700 years ago. 

9,700 BC

The earliest evidence of farming

The earliest evidence of farming dates back roughly 11,700 years ago, coinciding with the end of the last Ice Age. While agriculture likely developed independently in various regions, the Fertile Crescent in the Middle East is a key area with significant early archaeological findings. 

8,200 BC

빗살무늬 토기

빗살무늬 토기는 기원전 8,200년 경부터 기원전 1,500년 경까지 사용된 신석기 시대의 토기입니다. 특히 한반도에서는 기원전 4,000년경 중서부 지역에서 처음 나타나 기원전 3,500년경에는 전국으로 확산되었습니다

9000-8000 BC

Jericho

Around 8000 BCE, a substantial stone wall and ditch were built around the settlement, along with a significant stone tower, indicating a level of social organization and possibly defense or flood control. 

7200 BC

Plastered human skull

Plastered human skull with shell eyes from Jericho, Pre-Pottery Neolithic B, c. 7200 B.C.E. (The British Museum, London; photo: Steven Zucker, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

9,000 BC

The Urfa Man

The Urfa Man, from Upper Mesopotamia circa 9000 BC, the "oldest naturalistic life-sized sculpture of a human". Şanlıurfa Museum.

6000-5000 BC

Jade Dragon

A jade dragon pendant from the Neolithic Hongshan culture (6000-5000 BC), a significant example of jade carving from that period. 

5000 BC

Jade Road → Silk Road

The "Jade Road," referring to early trade routes focused on jade, predates the Silk Road and is believed to have existed as early as the Neolithic Period, potentially 7,000 years ago. These routes saw jade, considered sacred by the Chinese, traded from regions like Khotan (in present-day Xinjiang) to China, and also involved maritime trade in Southeast Asia. The term "Jade Road" is more common in Chinese scholarship than in English literature. 

5000-

3000 BC

Jar with Stork, Fish,

and Stone Axe Decoration

A painted pottery jar from the Neolithic Yangshao culture (5000-3000 BC), featuring a stork holding a fish and an axe, possibly a clan totem. 

3500 BC

Wheel

The wheel is believed to have been invented around 3500 BCE, during the Bronze Age, with the earliest evidence found in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). It's considered one of the most significant inventions in human history, impacting various aspects of life from transportation to pottery. 

2670-2650 BC

The Pyramid of Djoser

The Pyramid of Djoser, located at Saqqara, Egypt, is widely considered the oldest pyramid in the world. It was built during the Third Dynasty of Egypt, around 2670-2650 BC, by the architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser. While some claim the Gunung Padang site in Indonesia may be older, this theory is not widely accepted within the scientific community. 

2600 BC

Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops

around 2500 BC

Great Sphinx of Giza

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2100 BC

Ziggurat

Ziggurats, the massive stepped pyramid structures, were primarily built during the Bronze Age, with the earliest examples dating back to around 2100 BCE. These structures, often found in ancient Mesopotamia, served as temples and were dedicated to various deities. The Ziggurat of Ur, for instance, was built during the Ur III Dynasty (around 2100 BCE) and dedicated to the moon god Nanna

2500 BC

Golden helmet of

Meskalamdug

Golden helmet of Meskalamdug (replica), possible founder of the First Dynasty of Ur, 26th century BC

2500 BC

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This lyre was found in the tomb of queen Pu-Abi. The lapis lazuli, shell, red limestone decoration, and the head of the bull are original. The bull's head is covered with gold. The eyes are lapis lazuli and shell. The beard and hair are lapis lazuli. A lyre of the same type is shown on the Standard of Ur. From grave PG 800 at the Royal Cemetery of Ur, southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Early dynastic period, circa 2500 BCE. The British Museum, London.

2000–1600 BCE

Head of a male (Babylon)

This head, broken at the neck, depicts a beardless male figure. The male is in an attentive pose: his forehead is furrowed, his eyes are large and heavily rimmed, his nostrils appear to be flared, and his ears are raised and protrude from the sides of his head.

2000 BC

The oldest known noodles

The oldest known noodles were discovered in China, dating back approximately 4,000 years. These ancient noodles were found at an archaeological site in northwestern China, near the Yellow River. The noodles were discovered in an overturned, sealed bowl at the Lajia archaeological site. This discovery predates previous understandings of noodle origins and suggests that noodles were consumed in China much earlier than previously documented. 

1755–1750 BC

Code of Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code from around 1754 BC, composed of 282 laws on a stone stele. It's one of the oldest and most complete surviving legal codes, offering insights into Mesopotamian society and legal principles. The code covers various aspects of life, including criminal law, civil law, property rights, and family matters, with punishments often based on social status and the nature of the offense. 

1500-1200 BCE

hindu

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1600 BC-1050 BC

Shang Dynasty artifacts

The Shang Dynasty artifacts primarily date back to the period between roughly 1600 and 1050 BCE. This era represents the first Chinese dynasty supported by both historical records and archaeological evidence. 

800 BC

Iliad

Homer

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600 BC

The Ketef Hinnom scrolls

The Ketef Hinnom scrolls, two small silver amulets, are considered the oldest surviving texts from the Hebrew Bible. They contain a priestly blessing from the Book of Numbers(민수기) and are dated to around 600 BC. These scrolls predate the Dead Sea Scrolls and are the only surviving biblical writings from the First Temple Period

600 BC

Zoroaster

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February 15, 399 BC

Death of Socrates

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575 BCE

The Ishtar Gate

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The Ishtar Gate, a grand entrance to the city of Babylon, was built around 575 BCE by King Nebuchadnezzar II. It served as the eighth gate to the inner city and was a part of the processional way leading into the heart of Babylon. The gate is famous for its vibrant blue glazed bricks and relief sculptures of animals, including lions, dragons, and aurochs. 

600 BC

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are believed to have been constructed around 600 BCE, specifically during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. While historical accounts suggest they existed, archaeological evidence to definitively prove their existence or location has not been found. 

380 BC

The Republic

Plato

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384 BC-322 BC

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Aristotle

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384 BC-322 BC

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Aristotle

Logos, ethos, and pathos are three persuasive appeals used in rhetoric, aiming to convince an audience. Ethos establishes the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness, logos appeals to logic and reason with evidence and facts, and pathos connects with the audience's emotions to evoke feelings and create a connection. 

563 or 480 BC

The Buddha

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The Buddha ; Siddhartha Gautama. c. 563 or 480 BCE

500-450 BC

Capitoline Wolf

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(c. 500-450 BCE): A bronze sculpture depicting the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. This piece is a powerful symbol of the city's origin story. 

420 BC

The Meidias hydria

Meidias

Athenian red-figure hydria (water jug) signed by Meidias as potter and attributed to the Meidias Painter as painter. Pottery, made in Attica (Greece), about 420 BC, excavated in Italy.

770 BC – 221 BC

춘추전국시대

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춘추전국시대(春秋戰國時代, 기원전 770년 ~ 기원전 221년)는 춘추 시대와 전국 시대를 아우르는 말이며, 기원전 770년 주(周)왕조의 천도 후부터 기원전 221년 시황제(始皇帝)가 통일한 시기까지며, 선진 시대(先秦時代)라고도 한다.

221 BC

진시황의 중국 통일

진시황이 중국을 통일한 해는 기원전 221년입니다. 당시 진시황은 만 40세였으며, 이 해에 전국 시대를 통일하고 황제의 자리에 올랐습니다. 

진시황은 기원전 230년에 한나라를 시작으로 기원전 221년까지 약 10년에 걸쳐 위, 조, 연, 제, 초 등 여섯 나라를 멸망시키며 통일을 이루었습니다. 그는 통일 후 진나라의 초대 황제가 되어 시황제라고 불렸습니다. 

206 BC - 202 BC

Chu-Han War (초한전쟁)

기원전 206년 진나라의 멸망 이후 유방과 항우가 대립한 끝에 기원전 202년 12월 항우의 패배와 죽음, 그리고 유방의 승리와 천하 통일로 통일 왕조국가 한나라가 건국되는 전쟁. 초한쟁패(楚漢争覇)라고도 하며, 중국에서는 '초한상쟁(楚漢相爭)'이라는 표현도 많이 쓰인다.

104 BC-91 BC

The Grand Scribe's Records (사기)

Sima Qian (사마천)

사마천의 사기(史記)는 기원전 104년에서 기원전 91년 사이에 완성된 것으로 추정됩니다. 사마천은 이 기간 동안 자신의 아버지의 유지를 이어받아 중국 최초의 본격적인 역사서인 사기를 집필했습니다. 사기는 본기, 표, 서, 세가, 열전 등 총 130권으로 구성되어 있습니다. 

150-125 BC

Venus de Milo

This famous marble statue, while debated in its precise dating, is celebrated for its graceful pose and idealized features.

197-156 BC

Pergamon Altar

This monumental structure, decorated with a massive frieze depicting the battle between gods and giants, exemplifies the Hellenistic style with its dynamism and heightened emotion.

200–190 BC

Winged Victory of

Samothrace “Nike”

196 BC

Rosetta stone

Jul 4, 13 BC

Ara Pacis

The Ara Pacis is, at its simplest, an open-air altar for blood sacrifice associated with the Roman state religion.

2-1 century BC

Compass

The first compass was invented in China during the Han Dynasty, between the 2nd century BC and the 1st century AD, according to the National MagLab. It was initially used for divination and later adapted for navigation, with clear evidence of its use in maritime navigation appearing in the 12th century. The earliest forms of the compass were made from lodestone, a naturally magnetized mineral, and were often shaped like a spoon or a fish. 

Greek

Roman art

Art History Timeline

I started making this timeline as a personal learning project. I hope you enjoy it too. New updates will be added every week.

@brian.cho

70

Glass bowl of fruit and vases

Glass bowl of fruit and vases. Roman wall painting in Pompeii (around 70 AD), Naples National Archaeological MuseumNaplesItaly

72-80

Colosseum

Construction began under the Emperor Vespasian ( r. 69–79 AD) in 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir, Titus ( r. 79–81).

300

–350

Bowl Fragments with

Menorah, Shofar, and Torah Ark

This rare example of Jewish gold glass depicts an open Torah ark, with rolled scrolls on its shelves, and ritual implements of the temple-including two menorot (candelabra), a shofar (ram's horn), and an etrog (citron). Originally, a banqueting scene was shown below, with a fish on the tripod table in front of a cushion.

380

Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire

In 380 AD, Emperor Theodosius I officially made Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire through the Edict of Thessalonica. This edict mandated that all citizens follow Nicene Christianity, which is a specific branch of Christianity. 

476

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

The Western Roman Empire officially ended in 476 AD when Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, was deposed by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer. This event is widely recognized as the symbolic end of the Western Roman Empire, although the process of its decline had been ongoing for centuries. 

500 AD to 1500 AD

Medieval

Age

1308-11

Healing of the Man Born Blind

Duccio (1260–1319)

Healing of the Man Born Blind , egg tempera on wood, 45.1 x 46.7 cm, The National Gallery, London.

1235

Saint Francis of Assisi and

scenes of his life

Bonaventura Berlinghieri, Saint Francis of Assisi and scenes of his life (1235), tempera on wood, 160 × 123 cm, San Francesco, Pescia, Italy. Wikimedia Commons.

1077

Road to Canossa

The Road to Canossa or Humiliation of Canossa, or, sometimes, the Walk to Canossa was the journey of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV to Canossa Castle in 1077, and his subsequent ritual submission there to Pope Gregory VII.

1279-1309

Peak of The Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan

The Mongol Empire, under Genghis Khan and his successors, reached its peak territorial extent around 1279-1309. At this time, it was the largest contiguous land empire in history, encompassing a vast area from Asia to Europe, according to Facebook posts. While Genghis Khan's death in 1227 marked a turning point, his successors continued his expansionist policies, leading to the empire's greatest size. 

1280-90

Cimabué, Santa Trinita Maestà

Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy. Wikimedia Commons.

9th century

9th century Byzantine mosaic of the Hagia Sophia showing the image of the Virgin and Child, one of the first post-iconoclastic mosaics. It is set against the original golden background of the 6th century

2nd century - 5th century

Roman Catacomb Art

Roman Catacomb Art: The burials of Jewish, pagan and early Christian Roman citizens in the Roman catacombs began in the 2nd century and ended in the 5th century, so ran parallel in time to the Haniwa in Japan. At the end of the 2nd century and starting in the 3rd century, Roman catacombs served as the official cemetery of Rome’s Christian Church. Christians decorated catacombs with frescoes, sculptures, and inscriptions. The earliest identifiably Christian art consists of a few wall and ceiling frescoes, which continued to be decorated in a sketchy style derived from Roman impressionism through the 4th century. The catacombs are extensive, reaching a depth of at least 20 meters beneath the surface, and many of them stretch for 20 kilometers. These catacombs are located just beyond the city center, as it was against the law to bury the dead within the confines of the city walls.

1271 - 1295

The Travels of Marco Polo

Marco Polo (born c. 1254, Venice [Italy]—died January 8, 1324, Venice) was a Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from Europe to Asia in 1271–95, remaining in China for 17 of those years. His Il milione (“The Million”), known in English as the Travels of Marco Polo, is a classic of travel literature.

1337–1453

Hundred Years' War

The Hundred Years' War (French: Guerre de Cent Ans; 1337–1453) was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France and a civil war in France during the Late Middle Ages. It emerged from feudal disputes over the Duchy of Aquitaine and was triggered by a claim to the French throne made by Edward III of England. The war grew into a broader military, economic, and political struggle involving factions from across Western Europe, fuelled by emerging nationalism on both sides. The periodisation of the war typically charts it as taking place over 116 years. However, it was an intermittent conflict which was frequently interrupted by external factors, such as the Black Death, and several years of truces.

1442–1445

Annunciation

Domenico Veneziano

(predella panel from the St. Lucy Altarpiece)

Tempera on panel, 54 x 27.3 cm.
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

1400’s

Renaissance

1321

Inferno

Dante Alighieri

1453

Orban’s Basilic

1440

Gutenberg printing press

Johannes Gutenberg

1440 In Germany, around 1440, goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press,

1377

직지심체요절

직지심체요절은 현존하는 가장 오래된 금속활자 인쇄본으로, 1377년 고려 시대 청주 흥덕사에서 금속활자를 사용하여 인쇄되었습니다. 원래 이름은 백운화상초록불조직지심체요절이며, 승려 백운이 고승들의 어록을 모아 편찬한 것입니다. 이 책은 유네스코 세계기록유산으로 등재되어 있으며, 현재 프랑스국립도서관에 소장되어 있습니다. 

Gutenberg Bible

1310–11

The Raising of Lazarus

Duccio di Buoninsegna (c 1255–1318), tempera and gold on panel, 43.5 x 46.4 cm, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX.

1347 - 1351

Black Death

The Black Death was a devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s, killing an estimated 30-60% of Europe's population. It was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. The plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, was spread by fleas on rats and other rodents. 

1453

Fall of Constantinople

The capture and sacking of Constantinople by Turkish troops under Mohammed II, 29th May 1453. The Turkish victory marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottomans. Hulton Archive/Getty Images  

1490

Vitruvian Man

Leonardo da Vinci

1431

Death of Joan of Arc

1917

Gates of Hell

Auguste Rodin

1904

The Thinker

Auguste Rodin

1509–1511

The School of Athens

Raphael

Fresco, 500 x 770 cm.
Apostolic Palace, Vatican City

1494-1498

The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci

1503-1519

Mona Lisa

1517

Protestant

Reformation

Martin Luther

1532

The Prince 군주론

Niccolo Machiavelli

The Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" was composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was written for Mozart's opera, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), which premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. The overture itself was completed very shortly before the premiere,

Catholic's corruption

1515

Indulgence 면죄부

Pope Leo

On March 31 st 1515 Pope Leo X issued a bull of plenary indulgence to remove sins

1508-1514

Heliocentric Theory

Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus formulated his heliocentric theory, which places the sun at the center of the solar system, between 1508 and 1514, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. He first presented his ideas in a short treatise called Commentariolusaccording to History.com and NASA Earth Observatory. He later expanded on these ideas in his major work, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres), which was published in 1543, the year of his death. 

1490 - 1500

The Garden of Earthly

Delights Triptych

Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch's most iconic artwork is undeniably "The Garden of Earthly Delights". This elaborate triptych, dating back to around 1490-1510, is renowned for its fantastical and surreal imagery, depicting a journey from Eden to hell with a central panel filled with bizarre and symbolic figures. It's a masterpiece that continues to captivate art lovers and historians alike due to its unique style and complex symbolism. 

1600-1750

Baroque

The Baroque period, spanning roughly from 1600 to 1750, is a significant era in Western art history, encompassing a variety of artistic styles including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and dance. It's known for its ornate, dramatic, and often theatrical characteristics. The Baroque is a highly ornate and elaborate style of architecture, art and design that flourished in Europe in the 17th and first half of the 18th century.

1492

Embarkation and Departure of Columbus from the Port of Palos

Illustration titled 'Embarkation and Departure of Columbus from the Port of Palos', On His First Voyage of Discovery, On The 3rd of August, 1492. Ricardo Balaca/Bettmann/Getty Images

Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Americas on October 12, 1492

1597-1599

Basket of Fruit

Caravaggio, 

While still life painting had existed in some forms in earlier periods, including in ancient Egypt and Roman art, Caravaggio is widely considered one of the first to elevate still life to a prominent and independent genre in European painting, especially in Italy. 

Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan, Italy.

1599-

1600

The Calling of St. Matthew

Caravaggio, 

San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, Italy.

1633

sentenced by the Roman Inquisition

Galileo Galilei

1599–1601

Hamlet

Shakespeare

1600s-1800s

Age of Discovery

대항해시대

1599

Judith Beheading Holofernes

Caravaggio

"Judith Beheading Holofernes" is a famous painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, created around 1598-1599. It depicts the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The painting is renowned for its dramatic realism, intense emotion, and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect. 

1602

initial public offering (IPO)

Dutch East India Company

The modern stock market's origins trace back to 17th-century Europe, specifically Amsterdam, where the Dutch East India Company pioneered the first initial public offering (IPO) in 1602. Formal stock exchanges emerged later, with the Amsterdam Stock Exchange established in 1611. In the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) traces its roots to the Buttonwood Agreement of 1792. 

rise of Capitalism

1618-1648

The Thirty Years' War

A devastating war in Europe, initially sparked by religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, but later involving political and dynastic factors. 

one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648

 

1715-1775

Rococo

"Late Baroque", is an 18th-century artistic movement and style, affecting many aspects of the arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design, decoration, literature, music, and theatre. It developed in the early 18th century in Paris, France as a reaction against the grandeur, symmetry, and strict regulations of the Baroque, especially of the Palace of Versailles.

1637

Discourse on the Method

René Descartes

"I think, therefore I am"

Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences is a philosophical and autobiographical treatise published by René Descartes in 1637. It is best known as the source of the famous quotation "Je pense, donc je suis", which occurs in Part IV of the work.

1658

Kitchen Maide

There was Protestant art during the Baroque period, but it differed significantly from Catholic Baroque art. While Catholic Baroque art often focused on religious subjects and grand, dramatic displays to reinforce the Counter-Reformation, Protestant Baroque art emphasized secular subjects like landscapes, portraits, and scenes of everyday life. This shift was largely due to the Protestant Reformation, which discouraged the use of religious imagery in churches

1642

The Night Watch 

Rembrandt

1756

Madame de Pompadour

the Overture from The Marriage of Figaro

The Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" was composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was written for Mozart's opera, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), which premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. The overture itself was completed very shortly before the premiere,

1711

The Spectator

Joseph Addison and Richard Steele

The earliest newspaper known as "The Spectator" was a British periodical published in London by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. It was first published on March 1, 1711, and ran until December 6, 1712, with a revival in 1714. The Spectator was known for its essays on politics, society, and manners, often presented through the fictional character of "the Spectator". 

1721

The Brandenburg Concertos

Johann Sebastian Bach

1759

The Invisible Hand

Adam Smith

1759

The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Adam Smith

1766

The swing

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

1750-1820

classicism 고전주의

1784

Oath of the Horatii

Jacques-Louis David

Oath of the Horatii (French: Le Serment des Horaces) is a large painting by the French artist Jacques-Louis David painted in 1784 and 1785 and now on display in the Louvre in Paris.[1] The painting immediately became a huge success with critics and the public and remains one of the best-known paintings in the Neoclassical style.

vs

1787

The Death of Socrates

Jacques-Louis David

1786

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

the Overture from The Marriage of Figaro

The Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" was composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was written for Mozart's opera, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), which premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. The overture itself was completed very shortly before the premiere,

1762

The Social Contract

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The

1784

Critique of Pure Reason

Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's most famous and arguably most influential book is his Critique of Pure Reason. Published in 1781 (with a revised edition in 1787), it is considered a landmark text in modern philosophy, particularly in metaphysics and epistemology. 

May 1789 – Nov 1799

French Revolution

#1 SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN FRANCE DUE TO THE ESTATES SYSTEM

#2 TAX BURDEN ON THE THIRD ESTATE

#3 THE RISE OF THE BOURGEOISIE

#4 IDEAS PUT FORWARD BY ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHERS

#5 FINANCIAL CRISIS CAUSED DUE TO COSTLY WARS

#6 DRASTIC WEATHER AND POOR HARVESTS IN THE PRECEDING YEARS

#7 THE RISE IN THE COST OF BREAD

#8 INEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP OF LOUIS XV AND LOUIS XVI

#9 PARLEMENTS’ SUCCESSFUL OPPOSITION TO REFORMS

#10 THE EXTRAVAGANT LIFESTYLE OF THE FRENCH MONARCHY

 

Discovery

of

Individual

1793

마라의 암살

Jacques-Louis David

Jan 1793

Execution of Louis XVI

During the French Revolution, the guillotine became the primary symbol of capital punishment and was used to execute thousands of people, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The guillotine was a machine designed to swiftly and cleanly sever the head, and it was seen as a symbol of revolutionary equality because it was used on nobles and commoners alike. The execution of King Louis XVI in 1793 was a pivotal moment in the revolution, signaling the end of the monarchy and the beginning of a new era of republican ideals. 

1806

나폴레옹 1세의 대관식

Jacques-Louis David

Dec 1804

Napoleon crowned emperor

1807

증기선 발명

1804

Pen-y-darren

Steam

Engine

1807

The Phenomenology of Spirit

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's most famous and influential book is The Phenomenology of Spirit (also sometimes translated as Phenomenology of Mind), published in 1807. It is a foundational text in modern philosophy, outlining his unique approach to the relationship between consciousness and reality. 

1760-1840

Industrial Revolution

1811-1816

Luddites

1808

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

1808

the first movement of the

Fifth Symphony

Ludwig van Beethoven

A devastating war in Europe, initially sparked by religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, but later involving political and dynastic factors. 

one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648

 

Productivity

1830

Liberty Leading the People

Eugene Delacroix

"Liberty Leading the People" is a famous painting by Eugène Delacroix, completed in 1830, depicting the July Revolution in France. It symbolizes the struggle for liberty and is considered a masterpiece of French Romanticism

1824

The National Gallery in London

Individual

1886

The Statue of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi,

Richard Morris Hunt

1845

A Little Match Girl

Hans Christian Andersen

Feb 1848

The Communist Manifesto

1831

The Great Wave off Kanagawa

Hokusai

1840

paint tube

1838

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

Victorian era

The Victorian era was the reign of Queen Victoria,

from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January

1901.

Paint

Tube

1857

the angelus

Jean Francois Millet

1857

이삭줍기

Jean Francois Millet

Nov 1859

Origin of

the species

Origin

1847

The Fallen Angel

Alexandre Cabanel

May 2005

Star Wars : E3

Revenge of the Sith

George Lucas

March 31, 1862

Les Misérables

Victor Hugo

drawing of Victor Hugo

the period of settled and comfortable life preceding World War I.

1877

The Gare Saint-Lazare: Arrival of a Train, Monet

1876

Invention of Telephones

Alexander Graham Bell

1874

The First Impressionist Exhibition. Paris

1860s-1880s

Impressionism

1863

Olympia

Manet

1871-1914

Belle Époque

1867

Das Kapital

Karl Marx

1877

Paris Street; Rainy Day

Gustave Caillebotte

1876

Bal du moulin de la Galette (Dance at Le moulin de la Galette)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Individual

Camera

Paint Tube

Train

Productivity

Paint Tube

Train

1883

Thus Spoke Zarathustra

1879

에디슨, 전기발견

1880

Light bulb

Edison

1886

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an 1886 Gothic horror novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde.

1889

The Starry Night

1884-1886

Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

Georges Seurat

1888

Sunflowers

1884

Art Nouveau

1892

Le Lit,

Toulouse-Lautrec

Alfons Mucha

1889

Eiffel Tower

1889

Exposition Universelle

1886

The Statue of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Richard Morris Hunt

The Statue of Liberty was built in France, with construction completed in July 1884. It was then shipped to the United States and assembled on Liberty Island, with the dedication ceremony taking place on October 28, 1886. 

1900

Sigmund Freud

The Interpretation of Dreams

Discovery of

Unconciousness

1895-1900

apples and oranges

1897

Where Do We Come From What Are We Where Are We Going

Paul Gauguin

Origin

Paint Tube

Individual

Individual

Steam Engine

1893

The Scream

Edvard Munch

1904

Louis Cartier designed the first wrist watch

1903

awarded half of the Nobel Prize for Physics

Dec 1903

Wright Flyer

Wright Brothers

1905

Clair de Lune

Debussy

1905

Mass–energy equivalence

Albert Einstein

1907

Group IV The Ten Largest, No.7, Adulthood,

Hilma af Klint

In 1906, she started creating oil paintings showing swirling colourful forms. Although other artists, like Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian, became famous for pioneering this abstract style, it's likely Hilma was actually doing this a few years before them!

Unconciousness

1897

Science and Charity

Pablo Picasso

Assembly Line

1910

The Dance, Henri Matisse

1904-1910

Fauvism 야수파

1908

Model-T, assembly line

Henry Ford,

Model - T shortened the travel time.

Gave fresher produce, better education. also pollution

1910

Art Deco

Art Deco was strongly influenced by the machine age and industrialization, including the advancements in manufacturing and mass production methods like the assembly line. 

1928

Chrysler Building

Productivity

1907–1908

Gustav Klimt

15-22 million deaths

rise of Fascism

Jul 1914 – Nov 1918

WW1

1917

Fountain

Marcel Duchamp,

DADA

1920s-1930s

Jazz

Jazz music originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in New Orleans, Louisiana, within the African American community. It emerged from a blend of various musical traditions, including ragtimeblues, European harmonies, and African rhythmic elements. The confluence of these influences in the diverse cultural landscape of New Orleans created a unique and innovative musical style. 

1920

Mondrian

1923

Wassily Kandinsky

1917

Russian revolution

Lenin

1917

Red and Blue Chair

Gerrit Rietveld

De Stijl

(The Style)

1919-1933

Bauhaus

Modern

1922

Paul Klee

1936

찰리 채플린 모던타임즈

1937

Guernica

Pablo Picasso

Sep 1932

Lunch atop a Skyscraper

Sep 1932

The "Great Depression"

refers to the severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until the 1930s

1930s

Golden Age of Radio

1930s were known as the "Golden Age of Radio"

1925

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

1931

The Persistence of Memory

Salvador Dalí

Unconsciousness

1939-1945

WW2

70 to 85 million deaths

Aug 1945

nuclear bomb dropped

Oppenheimer

1950–54

McCarthyism

Joseph McCarthy

Feb 14, 1946

first computer Eniac

End of WW

1950

Jackson Pollok

1942-3

Broadway Boogie Woogie

Mondrian

1947-1991

Cold War

1950-

1960

Television

for Every households

The period of television "universalization," where it became a widespread household appliance, is generally considered to be between 1950 and 1960 in the United States. While some households had TVs before 1950, by 1960, about 90% of American homes had a television set. 

1951

Massacre in Korea 한국의 학살

Pablo Picasso

고야의 “5월3일” 의 구도를 응용하여 제작하였다.

1948

4.3 Jeju Uprising

1950-1953

6.25 korean war

The Korean War, also known as the "6.25 War" in South Korea (referring to the date it began, June 25, 1950), was a conflict on the Korean Peninsula fought between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United Nations, primarily the United States). It lasted from 1950 to 1953.

1953-1981

The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis

Jacques Lacan

1962

Campbell's Soup Cans

Andy Warhol

1967

Hippie

1955-

1975

Vietnam war

The Vietnam War was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam and their allies. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union and China, while South Vietnam was supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations.

1961

Memories, Dreams, Reflections

Carl Jung

1952

Untitled

Mark Rothko

Television

1963

Whaam!

Roy Lichtenstein

Pop

Post Modern

Globalization 세계화

Jul 1969

First step on the moon

1983

Korean Air Lines Flight 007

1975-1979

The Killing Fields

1988

Marc Newson

June 29, 2007

iPhone

1967

Death of Che Guevara

Ernesto "Che" Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture.

1982

Untitled

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled is a painting created by Haitian American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork, which depicts a skull, is among the most expensive paintings ever. In May 2017, it sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby's, the highest price ever paid at auction for artwork by an American artist in a public sale. That record was surpassed by Shot Marilyns by Andy Warhol, which sold for $195 million in May 2022.

1968

Protests of 1968 (68혁명)

The protests of 1968 comprised a worldwide escalation of social conflicts, which were predominantly characterized by the rise of left-wing politics.

1963

I Have a Dream

Martin Luther King, Jr

2019

Comedian

Maurizio Cattelan

1985

We Are the World

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie

"We Are the World" is a charity single recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World.

1988

88 올림픽 손에 손잡고

TECH

1993

Daft Punk

late 1990s

ADSL

ADSL was originally patented in 1988 but took over a decade to start rolling out due to its prohibitive costs. The ADSL rollout began in the late 1990s, primarily in developed countries, and this rapidly accelerated throughout the 2000s.

1991

fall of the Soviet Union in 1991

1963

Please Please Me

1989

Keith Haring

1981

MTV

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buy me a coffee

49200 BC -43,500 BC

The oldest known

figurative painting

The oldest known figurative painting is a depiction of a wild pig found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, dating back at least 45,500 years, according to a 2019 report in Nature

Castoroides (Giant Beaver)

Neanderthals went extinct around 40,000 years ago

saber toothed cat

Giant Ground Sloth

33,000 - 38000 BC

The Lion Man

The Lion Man, also known as Löwenmensch, is a prehistoric ivory sculpture found in Germany, considered one of the oldest known examples of figurative art and the oldest confirmed statue. Dating back 35,000 to 40,000 years, it combines human and lion features, suggesting a hybrid creature and possibly a shamanistic figure used in rituals. 

made of Mammoth ivory

33,000 BC

the Venus of Hohle Fels

This figurine was later called the Venus of Hohle Fels and can be dated to at least 35,000 years ago. It represents the earliest known sculpture of this type and the earliest known work of figurative art.

woolly mammoth

17,000 BC

The Lascaux cave paintings

The Lascaux cave paintings are a renowned series of prehistoric artworks found in southwestern France, estimated to be around 17,000 years old. These paintings, primarily featuring animals like horses, bison, and deer, are considered among the finest examples of Upper Paleolithic art. Discovered in 1940, the cave contains over 600 paintings and nearly 1,500 engravings, showcasing the artistic skill of early humans. 

1,3000 BC

청주 소로리볍씨

세계적인 고고학 개론서 ‘현대 고고학의 이해(Archaeology)’에 한국이 쌀의 기원지로 명시돼 있어 눈길을 끌고 있다.

4년마다 개정판을 발간되는 이 책은 2004년 이전에는 BC 9000년쯤 중국 후난성에서 출토된 볍씨를 쌀의 기원으로 기술했지만 최신 개정판에서는 쌀의 기원지를 한국으로, 연대는 BC 1만3000년 전으로 바꿨다.

15,000 - 20,000 years ago

Into the Americas

Homo sapiens are believed to have crossed into the Americas during the last glacial period, specifically between 15,000 and 20,000 years ago. This migration likely occurred via the Bering Land Bridge, a now-submerged landmass connecting Siberia and Alaska. While the exact timing is still debated, evidence suggests humans were established in the Americas by at least 14,000 to 15,000 years ago. 

11,000 BC

Guebekli Tepe

Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic archaeological site in Upper Mesopotamia in modern-day Turkey. The settlement was inhabited from around 9500 BCE to at least 8000 BCE, during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic.

10,000 BC

The earliest tortillas

The earliest tortillas, made from nixtamalized maize, are believed to have originated around 10,000 BC in Mesoamerica, coinciding with the domestication of corn. These flatbreads were a staple in the diets of early Mayan and Aztec civilizations and were used in various ways, including as a base for other foods or as a utensil to eat with. 

9,700 BC

End of Ice Age

The most recent ice age, also known as the Pleistocene Epoch, began about 2.6 million years ago and ended around 11,700 years ago. We are currently in an interglacial period, which is a warmer phase within the larger ice age. The last glacial period, which corresponds to the peak of the most recent ice age, occurred roughly between 115,000 and 11,700 years ago. 

9,700 BC

The earliest evidence of farming

The earliest evidence of farming dates back roughly 11,700 years ago, coinciding with the end of the last Ice Age. While agriculture likely developed independently in various regions, the Fertile Crescent in the Middle East is a key area with significant early archaeological findings. 

8,200 BC

빗살무늬 토기

빗살무늬 토기는 기원전 8,200년 경부터 기원전 1,500년 경까지 사용된 신석기 시대의 토기입니다. 특히 한반도에서는 기원전 4,000년경 중서부 지역에서 처음 나타나 기원전 3,500년경에는 전국으로 확산되었습니다

9000-8000 BC

Jericho

Around 8000 BCE, a substantial stone wall and ditch were built around the settlement, along with a significant stone tower, indicating a level of social organization and possibly defense or flood control. 

7200 BC

Plastered human skull

Plastered human skull with shell eyes from Jericho, Pre-Pottery Neolithic B, c. 7200 B.C.E. (The British Museum, London; photo: Steven Zucker, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

9,000 BC

The Urfa Man

The Urfa Man, from Upper Mesopotamia circa 9000 BC, the "oldest naturalistic life-sized sculpture of a human". Şanlıurfa Museum.

6000-5000 BC

Jade Dragon

A jade dragon pendant from the Neolithic Hongshan culture (6000-5000 BC), a significant example of jade carving from that period. 

5000 BC

Jade Road → Silk Road

The "Jade Road," referring to early trade routes focused on jade, predates the Silk Road and is believed to have existed as early as the Neolithic Period, potentially 7,000 years ago. These routes saw jade, considered sacred by the Chinese, traded from regions like Khotan (in present-day Xinjiang) to China, and also involved maritime trade in Southeast Asia. The term "Jade Road" is more common in Chinese scholarship than in English literature. 

5000-

3000 BC

Jar with Stork, Fish,

and Stone Axe Decoration

A painted pottery jar from the Neolithic Yangshao culture (5000-3000 BC), featuring a stork holding a fish and an axe, possibly a clan totem. 

3500 BC

Wheel

The wheel is believed to have been invented around 3500 BCE, during the Bronze Age, with the earliest evidence found in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). It's considered one of the most significant inventions in human history, impacting various aspects of life from transportation to pottery. 

2670-2650 BC

The Pyramid of Djoser

The Pyramid of Djoser, located at Saqqara, Egypt, is widely considered the oldest pyramid in the world. It was built during the Third Dynasty of Egypt, around 2670-2650 BC, by the architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser. While some claim the Gunung Padang site in Indonesia may be older, this theory is not widely accepted within the scientific community. 

2600 BC

Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops

around 2500 BC

Great Sphinx of Giza

--

2100 BC

Ziggurat

Ziggurats, the massive stepped pyramid structures, were primarily built during the Bronze Age, with the earliest examples dating back to around 2100 BCE. These structures, often found in ancient Mesopotamia, served as temples and were dedicated to various deities. The Ziggurat of Ur, for instance, was built during the Ur III Dynasty (around 2100 BCE) and dedicated to the moon god Nanna

2500 BC

Golden helmet of

Meskalamdug

Golden helmet of Meskalamdug (replica), possible founder of the First Dynasty of Ur, 26th century BC

2500 BC

--

This lyre was found in the tomb of queen Pu-Abi. The lapis lazuli, shell, red limestone decoration, and the head of the bull are original. The bull's head is covered with gold. The eyes are lapis lazuli and shell. The beard and hair are lapis lazuli. A lyre of the same type is shown on the Standard of Ur. From grave PG 800 at the Royal Cemetery of Ur, southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Early dynastic period, circa 2500 BCE. The British Museum, London.

2000–1600 BCE

Head of a male (Babylon)

This head, broken at the neck, depicts a beardless male figure. The male is in an attentive pose: his forehead is furrowed, his eyes are large and heavily rimmed, his nostrils appear to be flared, and his ears are raised and protrude from the sides of his head.

2000 BC

The oldest known noodles

The oldest known noodles were discovered in China, dating back approximately 4,000 years. These ancient noodles were found at an archaeological site in northwestern China, near the Yellow River. The noodles were discovered in an overturned, sealed bowl at the Lajia archaeological site. This discovery predates previous understandings of noodle origins and suggests that noodles were consumed in China much earlier than previously documented. 

1755–1750 BC

Code of Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code from around 1754 BC, composed of 282 laws on a stone stele. It's one of the oldest and most complete surviving legal codes, offering insights into Mesopotamian society and legal principles. The code covers various aspects of life, including criminal law, civil law, property rights, and family matters, with punishments often based on social status and the nature of the offense. 

1500-1200 BCE

hindu

--

1600 BC-1050 BC

Shang Dynasty artifacts

The Shang Dynasty artifacts primarily date back to the period between roughly 1600 and 1050 BCE. This era represents the first Chinese dynasty supported by both historical records and archaeological evidence. 

800 BC

Iliad

Homer

--

600 BC

The Ketef Hinnom scrolls

The Ketef Hinnom scrolls, two small silver amulets, are considered the oldest surviving texts from the Hebrew Bible. They contain a priestly blessing from the Book of Numbers(민수기) and are dated to around 600 BC. These scrolls predate the Dead Sea Scrolls and are the only surviving biblical writings from the First Temple Period

600 BC

Zoroaster

--

--

February 15, 399 BC

Death of Socrates

--

--

575 BCE

The Ishtar Gate

--

The Ishtar Gate, a grand entrance to the city of Babylon, was built around 575 BCE by King Nebuchadnezzar II. It served as the eighth gate to the inner city and was a part of the processional way leading into the heart of Babylon. The gate is famous for its vibrant blue glazed bricks and relief sculptures of animals, including lions, dragons, and aurochs. 

600 BC

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

--

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are believed to have been constructed around 600 BCE, specifically during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. While historical accounts suggest they existed, archaeological evidence to definitively prove their existence or location has not been found. 

380 BC

The Republic

Plato

--

384 BC-322 BC

--

Aristotle

--

384 BC-322 BC

--

Aristotle

Logos, ethos, and pathos are three persuasive appeals used in rhetoric, aiming to convince an audience. Ethos establishes the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness, logos appeals to logic and reason with evidence and facts, and pathos connects with the audience's emotions to evoke feelings and create a connection. 

563 or 480 BC

The Buddha

--

The Buddha ; Siddhartha Gautama. c. 563 or 480 BCE

500-450 BC

Capitoline Wolf

--

(c. 500-450 BCE): A bronze sculpture depicting the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. This piece is a powerful symbol of the city's origin story. 

420 BC

The Meidias hydria

Meidias

Athenian red-figure hydria (water jug) signed by Meidias as potter and attributed to the Meidias Painter as painter. Pottery, made in Attica (Greece), about 420 BC, excavated in Italy.

770 BC – 221 BC

춘추전국시대

--

춘추전국시대(春秋戰國時代, 기원전 770년 ~ 기원전 221년)는 춘추 시대와 전국 시대를 아우르는 말이며, 기원전 770년 주(周)왕조의 천도 후부터 기원전 221년 시황제(始皇帝)가 통일한 시기까지며, 선진 시대(先秦時代)라고도 한다.

221 BC

진시황의 중국 통일

진시황이 중국을 통일한 해는 기원전 221년입니다. 당시 진시황은 만 40세였으며, 이 해에 전국 시대를 통일하고 황제의 자리에 올랐습니다. 

진시황은 기원전 230년에 한나라를 시작으로 기원전 221년까지 약 10년에 걸쳐 위, 조, 연, 제, 초 등 여섯 나라를 멸망시키며 통일을 이루었습니다. 그는 통일 후 진나라의 초대 황제가 되어 시황제라고 불렸습니다. 

206 BC - 202 BC

Chu-Han War (초한전쟁)

기원전 206년 진나라의 멸망 이후 유방과 항우가 대립한 끝에 기원전 202년 12월 항우의 패배와 죽음, 그리고 유방의 승리와 천하 통일로 통일 왕조국가 한나라가 건국되는 전쟁. 초한쟁패(楚漢争覇)라고도 하며, 중국에서는 '초한상쟁(楚漢相爭)'이라는 표현도 많이 쓰인다.

104 BC-91 BC

The Grand Scribe's Records (사기)

Sima Qian (사마천)

사마천의 사기(史記)는 기원전 104년에서 기원전 91년 사이에 완성된 것으로 추정됩니다. 사마천은 이 기간 동안 자신의 아버지의 유지를 이어받아 중국 최초의 본격적인 역사서인 사기를 집필했습니다. 사기는 본기, 표, 서, 세가, 열전 등 총 130권으로 구성되어 있습니다. 

150-125 BC

Venus de Milo

This famous marble statue, while debated in its precise dating, is celebrated for its graceful pose and idealized features.

197-156 BC

Pergamon Altar

This monumental structure, decorated with a massive frieze depicting the battle between gods and giants, exemplifies the Hellenistic style with its dynamism and heightened emotion.

200–190 BC

Winged Victory of

Samothrace “Nike”

196 BC

Rosetta stone

Jul 4, 13 BC

Ara Pacis

The Ara Pacis is, at its simplest, an open-air altar for blood sacrifice associated with the Roman state religion.

2-1 century BC

Compass

The first compass was invented in China during the Han Dynasty, between the 2nd century BC and the 1st century AD, according to the National MagLab. It was initially used for divination and later adapted for navigation, with clear evidence of its use in maritime navigation appearing in the 12th century. The earliest forms of the compass were made from lodestone, a naturally magnetized mineral, and were often shaped like a spoon or a fish. 

Greek

Roman art

Art History Timeline

I started making this timeline as a personal learning project. I hope you enjoy it too. New updates will be added every week.

@brian.cho

70

Glass bowl of fruit and vases

Glass bowl of fruit and vases. Roman wall painting in Pompeii (around 70 AD), Naples National Archaeological MuseumNaplesItaly

72-80

Colosseum

Construction began under the Emperor Vespasian ( r. 69–79 AD) in 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir, Titus ( r. 79–81).

300

–350

Bowl Fragments with

Menorah, Shofar, and Torah Ark

This rare example of Jewish gold glass depicts an open Torah ark, with rolled scrolls on its shelves, and ritual implements of the temple-including two menorot (candelabra), a shofar (ram's horn), and an etrog (citron). Originally, a banqueting scene was shown below, with a fish on the tripod table in front of a cushion.

380

Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire

In 380 AD, Emperor Theodosius I officially made Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire through the Edict of Thessalonica. This edict mandated that all citizens follow Nicene Christianity, which is a specific branch of Christianity. 

476

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

The Western Roman Empire officially ended in 476 AD when Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, was deposed by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer. This event is widely recognized as the symbolic end of the Western Roman Empire, although the process of its decline had been ongoing for centuries. 

500 AD to 1500 AD

Medieval

Age

1308-11

Healing of the Man Born Blind

Duccio (1260–1319)

Healing of the Man Born Blind , egg tempera on wood, 45.1 x 46.7 cm, The National Gallery, London.

1235

Saint Francis of Assisi and

scenes of his life

Bonaventura Berlinghieri, Saint Francis of Assisi and scenes of his life (1235), tempera on wood, 160 × 123 cm, San Francesco, Pescia, Italy. Wikimedia Commons.

1077

Road to Canossa

The Road to Canossa or Humiliation of Canossa, or, sometimes, the Walk to Canossa was the journey of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV to Canossa Castle in 1077, and his subsequent ritual submission there to Pope Gregory VII.

1279-1309

Peak of The Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan

The Mongol Empire, under Genghis Khan and his successors, reached its peak territorial extent around 1279-1309. At this time, it was the largest contiguous land empire in history, encompassing a vast area from Asia to Europe, according to Facebook posts. While Genghis Khan's death in 1227 marked a turning point, his successors continued his expansionist policies, leading to the empire's greatest size. 

1280-90

Cimabué, Santa Trinita Maestà

Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy. Wikimedia Commons.

9th century

9th century Byzantine mosaic of the Hagia Sophia showing the image of the Virgin and Child, one of the first post-iconoclastic mosaics. It is set against the original golden background of the 6th century

2nd century - 5th century

Roman Catacomb Art

Roman Catacomb Art: The burials of Jewish, pagan and early Christian Roman citizens in the Roman catacombs began in the 2nd century and ended in the 5th century, so ran parallel in time to the Haniwa in Japan. At the end of the 2nd century and starting in the 3rd century, Roman catacombs served as the official cemetery of Rome’s Christian Church. Christians decorated catacombs with frescoes, sculptures, and inscriptions. The earliest identifiably Christian art consists of a few wall and ceiling frescoes, which continued to be decorated in a sketchy style derived from Roman impressionism through the 4th century. The catacombs are extensive, reaching a depth of at least 20 meters beneath the surface, and many of them stretch for 20 kilometers. These catacombs are located just beyond the city center, as it was against the law to bury the dead within the confines of the city walls.

1271 - 1295

The Travels of Marco Polo

Marco Polo (born c. 1254, Venice [Italy]—died January 8, 1324, Venice) was a Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from Europe to Asia in 1271–95, remaining in China for 17 of those years. His Il milione (“The Million”), known in English as the Travels of Marco Polo, is a classic of travel literature.

1337–1453

Hundred Years' War

The Hundred Years' War (French: Guerre de Cent Ans; 1337–1453) was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France and a civil war in France during the Late Middle Ages. It emerged from feudal disputes over the Duchy of Aquitaine and was triggered by a claim to the French throne made by Edward III of England. The war grew into a broader military, economic, and political struggle involving factions from across Western Europe, fuelled by emerging nationalism on both sides. The periodisation of the war typically charts it as taking place over 116 years. However, it was an intermittent conflict which was frequently interrupted by external factors, such as the Black Death, and several years of truces.

1442–1445

Annunciation

Domenico Veneziano

(predella panel from the St. Lucy Altarpiece)

Tempera on panel, 54 x 27.3 cm.
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

1400’s

Renaissance

1321

Inferno

Dante Alighieri

1453

Orban’s Basilic

1440

Gutenberg printing press

Johannes Gutenberg

1440 In Germany, around 1440, goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press,

1377

직지심체요절

직지심체요절은 현존하는 가장 오래된 금속활자 인쇄본으로, 1377년 고려 시대 청주 흥덕사에서 금속활자를 사용하여 인쇄되었습니다. 원래 이름은 백운화상초록불조직지심체요절이며, 승려 백운이 고승들의 어록을 모아 편찬한 것입니다. 이 책은 유네스코 세계기록유산으로 등재되어 있으며, 현재 프랑스국립도서관에 소장되어 있습니다. 

Gutenberg Bible

1310–11

The Raising of Lazarus

Duccio di Buoninsegna (c 1255–1318), tempera and gold on panel, 43.5 x 46.4 cm, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX.

1347 - 1351

Black Death

The Black Death was a devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s, killing an estimated 30-60% of Europe's population. It was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. The plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, was spread by fleas on rats and other rodents. 

1453

Fall of Constantinople

The capture and sacking of Constantinople by Turkish troops under Mohammed II, 29th May 1453. The Turkish victory marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottomans. Hulton Archive/Getty Images  

1490

Vitruvian Man

Leonardo da Vinci

1431

Death of Joan of Arc

Acceleration

of

information

delivery

1917

Gates of Hell

Auguste Rodin

1904

The Thinker

Auguste Rodin

perspective

1509–1511

The School of Athens

Raphael

Fresco, 500 x 770 cm.
Apostolic Palace, Vatican City

1494-1498

The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci

1503-1519

Mona Lisa

1517

Protestant

Reformation

Martin Luther

1532

The Prince 군주론

Niccolo Machiavelli

The Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" was composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was written for Mozart's opera, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), which premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. The overture itself was completed very shortly before the premiere,

Catholic's corruption

1515

Indulgence 면죄부

Pope Leo

On March 31 st 1515 Pope Leo X issued a bull of plenary indulgence to remove sins

1508-1514

Heliocentric Theory

Nicolaus Copernicus

Nicolaus Copernicus formulated his heliocentric theory, which places the sun at the center of the solar system, between 1508 and 1514, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. He first presented his ideas in a short treatise called Commentariolusaccording to History.com and NASA Earth Observatory. He later expanded on these ideas in his major work, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres), which was published in 1543, the year of his death. 

1490 - 1500

The Garden of Earthly

Delights Triptych

Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch's most iconic artwork is undeniably "The Garden of Earthly Delights". This elaborate triptych, dating back to around 1490-1510, is renowned for its fantastical and surreal imagery, depicting a journey from Eden to hell with a central panel filled with bizarre and symbolic figures. It's a masterpiece that continues to captivate art lovers and historians alike due to its unique style and complex symbolism. 

1600-1750

Baroque

The Baroque period, spanning roughly from 1600 to 1750, is a significant era in Western art history, encompassing a variety of artistic styles including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and dance. It's known for its ornate, dramatic, and often theatrical characteristics. The Baroque is a highly ornate and elaborate style of architecture, art and design that flourished in Europe in the 17th and first half of the 18th century.

1492

Embarkation and Departure of Columbus from the Port of Palos

Illustration titled 'Embarkation and Departure of Columbus from the Port of Palos', On His First Voyage of Discovery, On The 3rd of August, 1492. Ricardo Balaca/Bettmann/Getty Images

Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Americas on October 12, 1492

1597-1599

Basket of Fruit

Caravaggio, 

While still life painting had existed in some forms in earlier periods, including in ancient Egypt and Roman art, Caravaggio is widely considered one of the first to elevate still life to a prominent and independent genre in European painting, especially in Italy. 

Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan, Italy.

1599-

1600

The Calling of St. Matthew

Caravaggio, 

San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, Italy.

Still life

paintings

1633

sentenced by the Roman Inquisition

Galileo Galilei

1599–1601

Hamlet

Shakespeare

1600s-1800s

Age of Discovery

대항해시대

1599

Judith Beheading Holofernes

Caravaggio

"Judith Beheading Holofernes" is a famous painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, created around 1598-1599. It depicts the biblical story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her people by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. The painting is renowned for its dramatic realism, intense emotion, and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect. 

1602

initial public offering (IPO)

Dutch East India Company

The modern stock market's origins trace back to 17th-century Europe, specifically Amsterdam, where the Dutch East India Company pioneered the first initial public offering (IPO) in 1602. Formal stock exchanges emerged later, with the Amsterdam Stock Exchange established in 1611. In the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) traces its roots to the Buttonwood Agreement of 1792. 

rise of Capitalism

1618-1648

The Thirty Years' War

A devastating war in Europe, initially sparked by religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, but later involving political and dynastic factors. 

one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648

 

1715-1775

Rococo

"Late Baroque", is an 18th-century artistic movement and style, affecting many aspects of the arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design, decoration, literature, music, and theatre. It developed in the early 18th century in Paris, France as a reaction against the grandeur, symmetry, and strict regulations of the Baroque, especially of the Palace of Versailles.

1637

Discourse on the Method

René Descartes

"I think, therefore I am"

Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences is a philosophical and autobiographical treatise published by René Descartes in 1637. It is best known as the source of the famous quotation "Je pense, donc je suis", which occurs in Part IV of the work.

1658

Kitchen Maide

There was Protestant art during the Baroque period, but it differed significantly from Catholic Baroque art. While Catholic Baroque art often focused on religious subjects and grand, dramatic displays to reinforce the Counter-Reformation, Protestant Baroque art emphasized secular subjects like landscapes, portraits, and scenes of everyday life. This shift was largely due to the Protestant Reformation, which discouraged the use of religious imagery in churches

1642

The Night Watch 

Rembrandt

1756

Madame de Pompadour

the Overture from The Marriage of Figaro

The Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" was composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was written for Mozart's opera, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), which premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. The overture itself was completed very shortly before the premiere,

1711

The Spectator

Joseph Addison and Richard Steele

The earliest newspaper known as "The Spectator" was a British periodical published in London by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. It was first published on March 1, 1711, and ran until December 6, 1712, with a revival in 1714. The Spectator was known for its essays on politics, society, and manners, often presented through the fictional character of "the Spectator". 

1721

The Brandenburg Concertos

Johann Sebastian Bach

1759

The Invisible Hand

Adam Smith

1759

The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Adam Smith

1766

The swing

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

1750-1820

classicism 고전주의

1784

Oath of the Horatii

Jacques-Louis David

Oath of the Horatii (French: Le Serment des Horaces) is a large painting by the French artist Jacques-Louis David painted in 1784 and 1785 and now on display in the Louvre in Paris.[1] The painting immediately became a huge success with critics and the public and remains one of the best-known paintings in the Neoclassical style.

vs

1787

The Death of Socrates

Jacques-Louis David

1786

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

the Overture from The Marriage of Figaro

The Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" was composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was written for Mozart's opera, Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), which premiered on May 1, 1786, at the Burgtheater in Vienna. The overture itself was completed very shortly before the premiere,

1762

The Social Contract

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The

1784

Critique of Pure Reason

Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's most famous and arguably most influential book is his Critique of Pure Reason. Published in 1781 (with a revised edition in 1787), it is considered a landmark text in modern philosophy, particularly in metaphysics and epistemology. 

May 1789 – Nov 1799

French Revolution

#1 SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN FRANCE DUE TO THE ESTATES SYSTEM

#2 TAX BURDEN ON THE THIRD ESTATE

#3 THE RISE OF THE BOURGEOISIE

#4 IDEAS PUT FORWARD BY ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHERS

#5 FINANCIAL CRISIS CAUSED DUE TO COSTLY WARS

#6 DRASTIC WEATHER AND POOR HARVESTS IN THE PRECEDING YEARS

#7 THE RISE IN THE COST OF BREAD

#8 INEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP OF LOUIS XV AND LOUIS XVI

#9 PARLEMENTS’ SUCCESSFUL OPPOSITION TO REFORMS

#10 THE EXTRAVAGANT LIFESTYLE OF THE FRENCH MONARCHY

 

Discovery

of

Individual

1793

마라의 암살

Jacques-Louis David

Jan 1793

Execution of Louis XVI

During the French Revolution, the guillotine became the primary symbol of capital punishment and was used to execute thousands of people, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The guillotine was a machine designed to swiftly and cleanly sever the head, and it was seen as a symbol of revolutionary equality because it was used on nobles and commoners alike. The execution of King Louis XVI in 1793 was a pivotal moment in the revolution, signaling the end of the monarchy and the beginning of a new era of republican ideals. 

1806

나폴레옹 1세의 대관식

Jacques-Louis David

Dec 1804

Napoleon crowned emperor

1807

증기선 발명

1804

Pen-y-darren

Steam

Engine

1807

The Phenomenology of Spirit

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's most famous and influential book is The Phenomenology of Spirit (also sometimes translated as Phenomenology of Mind), published in 1807. It is a foundational text in modern philosophy, outlining his unique approach to the relationship between consciousness and reality. 

1760-1840

Industrial Revolution

1816

first camera

1811-1816

Luddites

1814

The Third of May 1808

Francisco Goya

"The Third of May 1808" is a powerful anti-war painting by Francisco Goya, completed in 1814, that depicts the aftermath of the Dos de Mayo Uprising in Madrid. It portrays the execution of Spanish civilians by French soldiers, emphasizing the brutality and human cost of conflict. The painting is renowned for its emotional intensity, innovative composition, and its impact as one of the first modern works of art. 

1808

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

1815

Napoleon Bonaparte defeated at the Battle of Waterloo,

1808

the first movement of the

Fifth Symphony

Ludwig van Beethoven

A devastating war in Europe, initially sparked by religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, but later involving political and dynastic factors. 

one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648

 

Camera

Productivity

1830

Liberty Leading the People

Eugene Delacroix

"Liberty Leading the People" is a famous painting by Eugène Delacroix, completed in 1830, depicting the July Revolution in France. It symbolizes the struggle for liberty and is considered a masterpiece of French Romanticism

1824

The National Gallery in London

Individual

1886

The Statue of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi,

Richard Morris Hunt

1845

A Little Match Girl

Hans Christian Andersen

Feb 1848

The Communist Manifesto

1831

The Great Wave off Kanagawa

Hokusai

1840

paint tube

1838

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

Victorian era

The Victorian era was the reign of Queen Victoria,

from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January

1901.

Paint

Tube

1857

the angelus

Jean Francois Millet

1857

이삭줍기

Jean Francois Millet

Nov 1859

Origin of

the species

Origin

1847

The Fallen Angel

Alexandre Cabanel

May 2005

Star Wars : E3

Revenge of the Sith

George Lucas

March 31, 1862

Les Misérables

Victor Hugo

drawing of Victor Hugo

the period of settled and comfortable life preceding World War I.

1877

The Gare Saint-Lazare: Arrival of a Train, Monet

1876

Invention of Telephones

Alexander Graham Bell

1874

The First Impressionist Exhibition. Paris

1860s-1880s

Impressionism

1863

Olympia

Manet

1871-1914

Belle Époque

1867

Das Kapital

Karl Marx

1877

Paris Street; Rainy Day

Gustave Caillebotte

1876

Bal du moulin de la Galette (Dance at Le moulin de la Galette)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Individual

Camera

Paint Tube

Train

Productivity

Paint Tube

Train

1883

Thus Spoke Zarathustra

1879

에디슨, 전기발견

1880

Light bulb

Edison

1886

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an 1886 Gothic horror novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde.

1889

The Starry Night

1884-1886

Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

Georges Seurat

1888

Sunflowers

1884

Art Nouveau

1892

Le Lit,

Toulouse-Lautrec

Alfons Mucha

1889

Eiffel Tower

1889

Exposition Universelle

1886

The Statue of Liberty

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Richard Morris Hunt

The Statue of Liberty was built in France, with construction completed in July 1884. It was then shipped to the United States and assembled on Liberty Island, with the dedication ceremony taking place on October 28, 1886. 

1900

Sigmund Freud

The Interpretation of Dreams

Discovery of

Unconciousness

1895-1900

apples and oranges

1897

Where Do We Come From What Are We Where Are We Going

Paul Gauguin

Origin

Paint Tube

Individual

Individual

Steam Engine

1893

The Scream

Edvard Munch

1904

Louis Cartier designed the first wrist watch

1903

awarded half of the Nobel Prize for Physics

Dec 1903

Wright Flyer

Wright Brothers

1905

Clair de Lune

Debussy

1905

Mass–energy equivalence

Albert Einstein

1907

Group IV The Ten Largest, No.7, Adulthood,

Hilma af Klint

In 1906, she started creating oil paintings showing swirling colourful forms. Although other artists, like Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian, became famous for pioneering this abstract style, it's likely Hilma was actually doing this a few years before them!

Unconciousness

1897

Science and Charity

Pablo Picasso

Assembly Line

1910

The Dance, Henri Matisse

1904-1910

Fauvism 야수파

1908

Model-T, assembly line

Henry Ford,

Model - T shortened the travel time.

Gave fresher produce, better education. also pollution

1910

Art Deco

Art Deco was strongly influenced by the machine age and industrialization, including the advancements in manufacturing and mass production methods like the assembly line. 

1928

Chrysler Building

Productivity

1907–1908

Gustav Klimt

15-22 million deaths

rise of Fascism

Jul 1914 – Nov 1918

WW1

1917

Fountain

Marcel Duchamp,

DADA

1920s-1930s

Jazz

Jazz music originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in New Orleans, Louisiana, within the African American community. It emerged from a blend of various musical traditions, including ragtimeblues, European harmonies, and African rhythmic elements. The confluence of these influences in the diverse cultural landscape of New Orleans created a unique and innovative musical style. 

1920

Mondrian

1923

Wassily Kandinsky

1917

Russian revolution

Lenin

1917

Red and Blue Chair

Gerrit Rietveld

De Stijl

(The Style)

1919-1933

Bauhaus

Modern

1922

Paul Klee

1936

찰리 채플린 모던타임즈

1937

Guernica

Pablo Picasso

Sep 1932

Lunch atop a Skyscraper

Sep 1932

The "Great Depression"

refers to the severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted until the 1930s

1930s

Golden Age of Radio

1930s were known as the "Golden Age of Radio"

1925

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

1931

The Persistence of Memory

Salvador Dalí

Unconsciousness

1939-1945

WW2

70 to 85 million deaths

Aug 1945

nuclear bomb dropped

Oppenheimer

1950–54

McCarthyism

Joseph McCarthy

Feb 14, 1946

first computer Eniac

End of WW

1950

Jackson Pollok

1942-3

Broadway Boogie Woogie

Mondrian

1947-1991

Cold War

1950-

1960

Television

for Every households

The period of television "universalization," where it became a widespread household appliance, is generally considered to be between 1950 and 1960 in the United States. While some households had TVs before 1950, by 1960, about 90% of American homes had a television set. 

1951

Massacre in Korea 한국의 학살

Pablo Picasso

고야의 “5월3일” 의 구도를 응용하여 제작하였다.

1948

4.3 Jeju Uprising

1950-1953

6.25 korean war

The Korean War, also known as the "6.25 War" in South Korea (referring to the date it began, June 25, 1950), was a conflict on the Korean Peninsula fought between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United Nations, primarily the United States). It lasted from 1950 to 1953.

1953-1981

The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis

Jacques Lacan

1962

Campbell's Soup Cans

Andy Warhol

1967

Hippie

1955-

1975

Vietnam war

The Vietnam War was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam and their allies. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union and China, while South Vietnam was supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations.

1961

Memories, Dreams, Reflections

Carl Jung

1952

Untitled

Mark Rothko

Television

1963

Whaam!

Roy Lichtenstein

Pop

Post Modern

Globalization 세계화

Jul 1969

First step on the moon

1983

Korean Air Lines Flight 007

1975-1979

The Killing Fields

1988

Marc Newson

June 29, 2007

iPhone

1967

Death of Che Guevara

Ernesto "Che" Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture.

1982

Untitled

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled is a painting created by Haitian American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork, which depicts a skull, is among the most expensive paintings ever. In May 2017, it sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby's, the highest price ever paid at auction for artwork by an American artist in a public sale. That record was surpassed by Shot Marilyns by Andy Warhol, which sold for $195 million in May 2022.

1968

Protests of 1968 (68혁명)

The protests of 1968 comprised a worldwide escalation of social conflicts, which were predominantly characterized by the rise of left-wing politics.

1963

I Have a Dream

Martin Luther King, Jr

2019

Comedian

Maurizio Cattelan

1985

We Are the World

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie

"We Are the World" is a charity single recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World.

1988

88 올림픽 손에 손잡고

TECH

1993

Daft Punk

late 1990s

ADSL

ADSL was originally patented in 1988 but took over a decade to start rolling out due to its prohibitive costs. The ADSL rollout began in the late 1990s, primarily in developed countries, and this rapidly accelerated throughout the 2000s.

1991

fall of the Soviet Union in 1991

1963

Please Please Me

1989

Keith Haring

1981

MTV

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