Prompting art history: How a single prompt can span a thousand years of creativity

It all started with one simple prompt: “Painting of a ballerina dancing”, but art history helped me kick it up a notch.

From the solemn geometry of Romanesque frescoes to the dreamy swirl of Impressionism and the sleek polish of Art Deco, each image shows how every period saw beauty, movement, and emotion.

Try it yourself! Simply add the art styles below to the start of your prompts, like this:

Post-impressionist painting of a ballerina dancing” or “Art deco painting of a ballerina dancing”.

Every label changes the lighting, texture, and mood, like stepping through time with one simple prompt.


  1. Abstract Expressionist


2. Art Deco


3. Art Nouveau


4. Constructivist Poster


5. Cubist


6. Dadaist Collage


7. Digital Painting


8. Impressionism


9. Mannerist


10. Medieval Fresco


11. Naturalist


12. Pop Art


13. Post-Impressionist


14. Pre-Raphaelite


15. Victorian Romantic

Lisa Kilker

I explore the ever-evolving world of AI with a mix of curiosity, creativity, and a touch of caffeine. Whether it’s breaking down complex AI concepts, diving into chatbot tech, or just geeking out over the latest advancements, I’m here to help make AI fun, approachable, and actually useful.

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