Western art has been shaped by centuries of artistic innovation, cultural exchange and changing perspectives. Emerging from the traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, it evolved through movements including the Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism and Surrealism — each redefining approaches to form, colour and expression. From the works of masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh to contemporary practitioners including Gerhard Richter and Jeff Koons, Western art continues to influence and inspire generations of artists and collectors.