13 Art Styles You Should Know / Art for Kids

by Brad Finger / Recognize, classify, understand: With a little basic knowledge of the different eras and styles, art becomes an exciting journey of discovery! How can you tell that a picture was painted in the Romanesque period and not in the Gothic period? And when was that? What is typical of a Renaissance painting? Why was Impressionism revolutionary? Who are the most important Pop Art artists? Each of the 13 art styles is presented with its most important characteristics and works and refers to its heyday, optimally supplemented by an extensive glossary and a timeline.