France has a long and rich art history stretching back to the Upper Paleolithic period when the region of Modern France was the epicenter for the art of ancient Europe, leaving behind majestic megaliths, and some of the finest examples of early Celtic art. During the periods that followed, and into the modern day, famous French artists have left us a legacy of sculpture, pottery, and paintings that have been considered the world leaders of styles like Gothic and Romanesque art.