History Timeline: Art (Historia Timelines)

I bought this chart as a gift for my Father-in-Law for Christmas. He is a high school art teacher, a painter, and a lover of anything to do with history. He enjoys surrounding himself with art, old and new, so I thought that this would be suited for him. Once unrolled, it’s hard to tear your eyes away. It reminds me of my Intro to Art History textbook from college, and it can easily be regarded as a visual trip to a great art museum. There are well-known works and also some I had never learned about. One of this piece's greatest strengths is the actual timeline. I really enjoy the color-coded periods that run along the bottom and how they coincide with the text in the dates alongside the images. The chronological progression of art is truly what makes this stand apart from anything I have ever seen in stores. It’s a handy reference and a wonderful conversation starter for an art enthusiast such as my Father-in-Law.

A good choice if you need one.

This is full of information. I have it above my white board. I do wish the images were a little bigger, but I am really happy with my purchase.

One of the photos is far too graphic for my classroom.

I gave it a star for each of the continents it covers. Eurocentric much?

Probably not suitable for middle school. Too many nudes.

Very good and fun to read. Hang it over my drafting table and glance at it all the time.

This is a great timeline that is exciting our boys about the new curriculum they will start in a few months.