Timeline of Art

Tracing South Asia’s interconnected art histories, from the Stone Age to the present

The Timeline of Art compiles and connects major events in South Asian art history against the region’s long and complex past. Discover artistic and cultural milestones — seen through material, archaeological, spiritual, political, economic and social perspectives — and explore thematic interconnections. This evolving and interactive web experience offers broad as well as subject-specific timelines.

Timeline

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About the Project

With short videos, interactive quizzes and lively discussion forums, our Courses strive to make learning more exciting to ensure you can make the most of our content.

The Interface

Scholars from our Academic Review Panel read our content to check for quality, thoroughness and sensitivity, ensuring that it is accurate, inclusive and accessible.

Research and Development

The Timeline of Art is designed to be a constantly growing project, with existing timelines receiving additional events, even as new, subject-specific timelines are being developed.

Notes of Sensitivity

Upon finishing our Courses, you will receive certificates issued by the Art & Photography Foundation that you can use to advance in your academic and professional pursuits.

A resource to learn about the evolution of art and culture in South Asia and beyond

Interweaving narratives

Tracing art histories through trans-regional confluences of religion, culture, politics and people

Accessible navigation

Interactive digital features for multiple entry points into broad periods of history

Specialised timeline

Exploring thematic concerns grounded in established scholarship as well as alternative perspectives

Expansive overviews

Bird’s-eye views of key developments that have shaped the subcontinent’s art, culture and practices