What came first? Move through time and space and explore how art developed over the centuries.
This self-guided tour will lead you through the second floor collection galleries. The gallery numbers can be located on the floor in the doorways.
Gallery 2
2nd Century
Artists from ancient Greece and Rome were interested in depicting people naturalistically with serious expressions.
Gallery 3
6th Century
As Buddhism spread from India to China, the style of Buddhas shifted from Greek-inspired to a more symmetrical depiction.
Gallery 7
8th Century
Art thrived during China’s Tang Dynasty where ceramic artisans refined various glazes, partially influenced by other cultures along the silk road.
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15th Century
The Medieval period saw a lot of Christian art in Europe. Rich materials like gold reflected the importance of holy figures.
Gallery 8
Late 15th Century
The Renaissance saw interest move beyond the religious to include science and the achievements of humans.
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17th Century
Art from the Baroque period often included dramatic scenes that featured dark shadows and, at times, violent subjects.
Gallery 8
18th Century
Objects and art in the Rococo style emphasized romance, whether with lighthearted subjects or frilly decorations.
Gallery 8
18th Century
The Neoclassical era saw a revival of the classical world in art, literature, theater, music, and architecture.
Gallery 15
Early 19th Century
In America, Hudson River School artists were painting grand scenes of the American countryside.
Gallery 15
Early 19th Century
During the Chinese Qing Dynasty, many artists were referencing the earlier Ming Dynasty, creating so-called blue-green style paintings.
Gallery 16
Circa 1900
Some artists began to reject factory production in favor of handmade Arts and Crafts objects.
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1868 - 1912
Japanese enameled objects were very popular in the Meiji period, particularly in the West.
Gallery 11
Late 19th Century
Impressionist artists were interested in capturing the feeling of light and movement in a scene.
Gallery 18
20th Century
Cubism was a movement that was all about bringing together different views in one image.
Gallery 18
20th Century
Surrealist artists employed the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur.
Gallery 19
20th Century
Color Field painters experimented with color and paint itself, often staining canvases and pouring paint.
Gallery 20
20th Century
Pop Art artists took pop culture and consumerism as their inspiration, whether in the form of celebrities, soup cans, or comics.
