| 800-1050 | Old High German Period |
| 1050-1300 | Middle High German Period |
| 1300-1550 | Early Modern Period |
| 1550-1700 | Baroque Style Predominates |
| 1700-1775 | Age of Rationalism |
| 1775-1850 | Age of Idealism |
| 1850-World War II | Age of Realism |
| Post World War II | The Postwar Generation- A divided Germany |
| November 9, 1989-Present | Reunification/Modern Germany (not available) |