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Earliest Art of Prehistory: Cupules, Engravings, Cave Paintings, Ivory Carvings
Earliest Art 290,000-700,000 BCE: First Petroglyphs, Carvings, Cave Paintings
http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/earliest-art.htm
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Art Styles from Realism to Abstract Painting
If all the various art -isms make your head spin, take a look at my easy-to-understand explanation of the different art styles that exist, from realism to abstract painting.
http://painting.about.com/od/oldmastertechniques/tp/art-styles.htm
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Art: Explore and learn about Art Styles
Great selection of Wall Art, Framed Art, Canvas Art, Art Prints, Posters, and More. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed, Fast Delivery.
http://www.art.com/shop/art-styles
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The Oldest Known Work of Art in the World (Cave Graffiti!) - The Atlantic
The first paintings ever made by human hands, new research suggests, were outlines of human hands. And they were created not in Spain or France, but in Indonesia.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/10/humanitys-earliest-art-was-spray-painted-graffiti/381259/
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Renaissance Art, Facts and Summary - History
Find out more about the history of Renaissance Art, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on History.
http://www.history.com/topics/renaissance-art
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15 Things You Didn't Know About Famous Art - Mental Floss
While some claim that Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting is a self-portrait of the artist himself in drag, research has concluded it is likely a portrait of a woman named Lisa Gherardini, a member of a prominent Florentine family and wife of a wealthy silk merchant.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/58387/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-famous-art
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Prehistoric Art and Ancient Art - The Art History Archive
Prehistoric cave art isn't really an art movement as it is a period in mankind's artistic development. It predates writing, printmaking and basically encompasses the genesis of both early sculpture and painting. Learn more here.
http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/prehistoricart/
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Medieval Art - Medieval Life and Times
Medieval Art! Get Medieval facts, information and history about Medieval Art. Fast and accurate facts about Medieval Art.
http://m.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-art/
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Art Through Time: A Global View - Learner
Examine themes connecting works of art created around the world in different eras. The thirteen-part series explores diverse cultural perspectives on shared human experiences.
https://www.learner.org/courses/globalart/
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Art History 101 - A Quick Tour of Art Through the Ages
A quick overview of the entirety of Art History, also known as "32,000 Years in 16,000 Characters or Less".
http://arthistory.about.com/cs/reference/a/art_history_one.htm