Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, we all know the names, but when were they alive? What periods are they from? Which ones were alive at the same time and which ones are separated by hundreds of years? To help you learn or teach the answers to these questions, we have been working through our timelines of famous painters, organising them by century, nationality and period. Whether you are working on a school project, planning a lesson, or simply want to gain more knowledge, these timelines are a fantastic way to explore the lives of famous painters throughout history.

As part of our effort to help you find timelines of famous painters we have created this page with a vast selection of timelines organised by century, nationality and period. Scroll through the list to find the timeline you are looking for or search for the timeline directly on Histropedia. For more information on searching for timelines, and for information on the criteria used for making these timelines take a look at our post: Discover timelines of famous painters.