Which artworks defined an era? And which style belongs to which period? The history of literature, music, and the visual arts are interconnected. Michael Guery provides an overview of all art forms from antiquity to the present. This book takes you on a journey through the world of the arts, across all epochs and categories. It conveys historical contexts and mutual influences between the various art forms. In the first part of the book, the author outlines how art evolved from Greek antiquity to the 20th century. This includes descriptions of architecture, painting, literature, music, opera, sculpture, dance, theater, film, and photography from different periods. Guery summarizes the commonalities of the art forms in a depiction of each era. In the second part, he offers an overview of constant influences.