How has art changed over time since the Elizabethan period?

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Your question is about 400 years of art history in the western world. Naturally it is far too much to be covered in a space like this. Buy or borrow a reliable art history book, as e.g Gombrich: 'The Story of Art', which is easily readable. More comprehensive is Janson: 'The History of Art'. Your local library or bookshop will give you further guidance.
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