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30,000 BCE
pre-historic
the earliest drawings were found on cave walls of Altamira, Spain and Lascaux, France, northern Spain, and southern France. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Egypt
Early Egyptians decorated the walls of their temples and tombs by carving scenes of daily life, hieroglyphics, and religious deities, or gods. -
700 BCE
Ancient Greece
The vases and pottery that were drawn or painted on by Ancient Greeks exhibit their graceful, decorative use of drawing. The Greeks use drawing to depict scenes of battles and myths. -
400 BCE
Middle Ages
Drawings thought the middle ages were produced primarily to express religious messages and stories of the bible. -
1300
Renaissance
During the renaissance, art became more popular and affordable because of the availability of materials. At this time, portraiture became a popular household item among wealthy families. -
Baroque Period
the Baroque period introduced a new style drawing that included liver forms with flowing lines. During this time, artists began using watercolor and ink washes. -
1800s
Pencils were first manufactured early in the 1800s and quickly became the most preferred drawing tool. -
1900s
During this time pencils were all over the places for artists. The artist named Degas created magnificent paintings of ballet dancers during this time. -
20th century
During this time two artists by the name of Ingres and Goya used the pencil to create nice drawings. -
Fun fact
Fauvism is derived from the word "Fauve," meaning "Wild Animal," which was coined by a critic of the movement and the name stuck
