The world of art has never stood still. For hundreds of years, painters and sculptors have looked for new ways of making art. This book describes important artistic movements from the last thousand years. Each chapter explains a different movement and shows you famous examples of the movement's artwork. Each chapter also includes a timeline that tells you what was going on in the world when a particular art style was in fashion. We even give you some ideas for learning more about art history for creating your own masterpieces!