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30,000 BCE
Pre-historic
Relating to or denoting the period before written records. Early drawings were scratched, carved or painted onto primitive tools. -
17,000 BCE
Altamira and Lascaux caves
Caves in France or the Cantabria region with wall paintings and engravings. These drawing are on the inside of these caves. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Egypt
This civilization of the Nile Valley, who created hieroglyphics. These were carvings in temples and tombs of their daily livesor their deities -
1200 BCE
Ancient Greece
A civilization belonging to a period of the greek history from the greek dark ages. Most of their art was painted or drawn on vases and pottery about battles and myths. -
653 BCE
Art of the floating world
The Indian, chinese, and japanese started to create serene and meditative art after the birth and buddha. -
500 BCE
Ancient Rome
Roman realism was very practical and down to earth. Most of it was sculptures of people doing activities. -
400 BCE
Middle Ages
The period of European history from the full of the Roman Empire in the west. These drawing were primarily made to express religious messages and stories of the Bible. -
1400
Renaissance
The revival of art and literature under the influence of classic models. Draing as a preperation for painting became increasingly important during this time. This was t odecorate art for churches, palaces, and public buildings. -
Baroque Period
Relating to or denoting style of European architecture, music, and art. A new drawing style was introduced and they consisted of flowing lines. -
1800's and 1900's
Many artists captured movement of everyday scenes, ballet dancers, horse races and even dreams.
