I tend to lean towards the likes of chinese and japanese art because it tends to tell a story. Most art that has been in the last 2000 years are just a stand alone piece for all to admire. But older art, especially far eastern art tends to tell a story or legend about the people of the day. The egyptian art also told a good story of the time. Aztec are told stories but many are not decipherable anymore.
I am taking an art history class right now that spans from the ancient to the Gothic, and I am just LOVING it. I would have to say my favorite art from what we are learning about in that class so far(we are up to early Christian) is Greek, it is so interesting to see it evolve...Although the Etruscan and Roman art come close. I also like the organic shapes of the Minoans. As for the more contemporary...I like impressionism. I think
I believe Postmodern art in many cases stretches the concept of art (despite the fact that there is no true definition), but I also love the idea of art that persuades people to see and feel things in a different way from what they are used to. Getting out of our comfort zone is what this life is all about, right?