An art period is a phase in the development of the work of an artist, groups of artists or art movement.

Art periods of the Western World include:

Medieval Art Period - c. 200 - c. 1430

Renaissance Art - c. 1300 - c. 1600

Renaissance to Romanticism -c 1520 - c 1830

Romanticism Art Period - c 1790 - c 1880

Romanticism to Modern art - c 1803 - c 1900

Modern art - late 19th century - c. 1970

Contemporary art - 1960s - present

Postmodern art -  c 1979 to Present