This engaging course traces the history of Western art from the 1500s to today, highlighting how artistic expression mirrors the social, political, and philosophical climates of each era. We'll explore major movements-from the Renaissance, neoclassicism, and romanticism to modernism and contemporary art-through the works of influential artists such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Goya, Picasso, Hopper, Warhol, and Richter. Along the way, we'll examine how masterpieces like the Mona Lisa continue to captivate and reflect the human experience across centuries.