The most important discovery of the Hallstatt period and culture is the
Kultwagen (carriage) of Strettweg near Judenburg.
Art treasures that go back to the Roman period, such as sculptures, consecrated
stones, utensils or jewels, were found in Flavia Solva - the only Roman city
in Styria (relief paintings in the Seggau castle). Roman stones are often walled
up inside churches or castles.
The first common development of arts began during the Romanesque period in the
12th century. A typical example is the column Basilica of Seckau Abbey.
Romanesque painting art is represented by the fresco paintings inside St. John´s
Chapel in Pürgg.
The so called "Zackenstil" (point style) is a typical feature for transmission
to the Gothic period during the second half of the 13th century (the sandstone
madonna inside the Leech church in Graz). Late Gothic art treasures are
the Dome in Graz, the pilgrimage church of Maria Straßengel, the Kornmesser
building in Bruck/Mur and several winged altars (parish churches of Gröbming,
St. Lambrecht, Oppenberg).
During the Renaissance period the defensive line against the Turks was reinforced (Riegersburg). Very interesting seem the arcades in the main building of the city administration in Graz.
The Mausoleum in Graz (by Pietro de Pomis)is a good mannerism example for the
transmission period from the Renaissance to the Baroque style.
Leading Baroque style architects in the 17th century are the following:
P.F. Carlone, Domenico Sciassia and Pietro de Pomis.
Classicist architecture of the 19th century is represented by the Rathaus
building in Graz and the Opera House in new Baroque style.
The parish church of Bärnbach is an example for modern art in the 20th century,
its fassades were created by the Friedensreich Hundertwasser with his
unique style.
