The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Timeline of Art History reaches the present:
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah
The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated especially by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The Museum's curatorial, conservation, and educational staff--perhaps the largest single corps of art experts anywhere in the world--research and write the Timeline, which is an invaluable reference and research tool for students, educators, scholars, and anyone interested in the study of art history and related subjects.
The Timeline is currently over 20,000 pages, consisting of around 300 chronological narratives, 750 special topic essays, and 5000 color illustrations of Museum works of art. It is supplemented by maps, comparative works of art, and site photography. You will also be able to take advantage of the comprehensive index organized by subject, special topic, artist, or accession number to find a specific theme or work of art. The Timeline production team will continue to add images and essays to the online resource in the next few months, so please return for updates.
Deborah Vincelli on behalf of Teresa Lai, Project Manager, Timeline of Art History
Deborah Vincelli
Electronic Resources Librarian
Thomas J. Watson Library
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, New York
10028-0198
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