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30,000 BCE
Pre-historic Art
Humans have been drawing as early as 30,000 - 10,000 BCE. Drawings have been found in Spain and France, which were carved or painted. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians used drawing as decorations for temples and tombs as early as 3,000 BC. Drawings were also found papyrus, a paper-like material. The Egyptians favored the flat, linear style when drawing. -
Period: 400 to 1400
Middle Ages
During this time period, in CE, drawings were used to serve religious purposes like expressing messages and stories from the Bible. However, not many examples are found as they were used as a preparatory step for the finished piece. -
1100
Creation of Paper
This is the time period when paper is going to be made, this time period is still in the Middle Ages. Before the invention of paper, people used wax and wood as their surface. -
Period: 1400 to
Renaissance
Drawing became a respectable profession in this time period and scientist also noticed the importance of drawing as it could record things about the physical world realistically. New methods of drawing, such as using charcoal or chalk, were also invented during this time period. -
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Baroque Period
The Baroque Period was a time when a new type of drawing cane into style which included livelier forms and flowing lines. Artist also began using materials such as water color and ink washes -
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Counter-Reformation
This was also during the Baroque Period, it was when Peter Paul Rubens used a new technique called open composition. -
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Rococo Period
After the invention of the open composition style, this period came along, which was characterized by the wealthy French culture of aristocrats and focused on movement of lines and emotions. -
Rococo Period
This Period was led on after the invention of the open composition style, which was characterized by the wealthy French culture of aristocrats. -
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Innovation
The innovation during this time period gives great advancements for drawing. Pencils were created during this time and became the preferred drawing tool. Artists immediately took advantage of the tool and captured many different kinds of movement, thus leading to the discovery of various art movements; Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism.