The document provides an overview of the history of painting from ancient times to the modern era. It discusses wall paintings and polychrome paintings from ancient civilizations. During the Renaissance period from the 15th to 16th century, artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo produced famous works. The era saw the emergence of the "Renaissance man" with diverse skills. Modern painting in the 20th century built upon the work of post-Impressionist pioneers like Van Gogh, Cezanne, Gauguin, Seurat and Toulouse-Lautrec. The document directs the reader to an online slideshow for further information.