Ancient Art Timeline

Timeline of Art History

Ancient Art

3000 BCE - 476 CE

2580 - 2560 BCE

530 BCE

The Pyramids of Giza

3000 BCE

447 - 438 BCE

1323 BCE

Achilles and Ajax Playing a Board Game, Exekias

Seals from Mohenjo-Daro

Parthenon

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Tomb of Tutankhamun

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Timeline of Art History

Ancient Art

3000 BCE - 476 CE

100-150 CE

520 BCE

126 CE

246 BCE

330 - 50 BCE

Avenue of the Dead Teotihuacan,Mexico

Sarcophagus of the Spouses

The Pantheon

The Terracotta Army

Boxer at Rest

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3000 BCE

Seals from Mohenjo-Daro

These small, square or rectangular artifacts were discovered at the archaeological site of Mohenjo-Daro, one of the major cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Mohenjo-Daro is located in present-day Pakistan .

530 BCE

Achilles and Ajax Playing a Board Game Exekias

The 2 foot tall terracotta pottery was painted by Exekias and depicts Achilles and Ajax engaged in a game. It is currently located at the Vatican Museums, Vatican City.

100 - 150 CE

The Avenue of the Dead

The Avenue of the Dead is a monumental thoroughfare located in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, Mexico. Stretching over a mile in length, this grand avenue is flanked by impressive ceremonial and residential structures, offering a glimpse into the architectural and cultural achievements of the pre-Columbian civilization that once thrived there.

126 CE

The Pantheon

The Pantheon, situated in the heart of Rome, is a remarkable architectural marvel that has endured for nearly two millennia. Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 CE) and was later rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian around 126 CE. Originally a temple dedicated to all Roman gods, the Pantheon has served various purposes over the centuries, including as a Christian church.

330 - 50 BCE

The Boxer at Rest

The Boxer at Rest, also known as the Terme Boxer, Seated Boxer, Defeated Boxer, or Boxer of the Quirinal, is a renowned bronze sculpture from ancient Greece. This masterpiece is believed to date back to the Hellenistic period, specifically the late 4th to the early 2nd century BCE. The sculpture was discovered in 1885 on the southern slopes of the Quirinal Hill in Rome, Italy, during excavations for the construction of the Baths of Constantine.

2580 - 2560 BCE

The Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The three main pyramids—Khufu (Cheops), Khafre, and Menkaure—were constructed as elaborate tombs for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

447 - 438 BCE

Parthenon

The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, is located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon is considered a masterpiece of classical Greek architecture. It was designed by the architects Iktinos and Kallikrates and decorated under the supervision of the renowned sculptor Phidias.

126 CE

The Pantheon

The Pantheon, situated in the heart of Rome, is a remarkable architectural marvel that has endured for nearly two millennia. Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 CE) and was later rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian around 126 CE. Originally a temple dedicated to all Roman gods, the Pantheon has served various purposes over the centuries, including as a Christian church.

1323 BCE

Tomb of Tutankhamun

The tomb of Tutankhamun, commonly known as King Tut, is a historic archaeological discovery located in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. Tutankhamun, a pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who died around 1323 BCE at a young age, was interred with a wealth of artifacts, including the iconic golden death mask, intricately crafted jewelry, furniture, and numerous other precious items.

520 BCE

Sarcophagus of the Spouses

The Sarcophagus of the Spouses is a painted terracotta sarcophagus shaped like a human, and it was unearthed in the ancient Etruscan city of Caere, now known as Cerveteri, Italy. This anthropoid sarcophagus, designed to hold cremated human remains, was found during archaeological excavations in the Banditaccia necropolis of ancient Caere.

246 BCE

The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army was created in the late 3rd century BCE, during the Qin Dynasty in ancient China. It was commissioned by Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, to accompany him in the afterlife. The army was buried near the emperor's mausoleum in what is now known as the Lintong District, near Xi'an in the Shaanxi province.