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Pre-Historic
Drawing has been a part of humanity since its dawn. Drawings have been recorded as created as early as 30,000 bc. They have been created with things such as primitive paints and tools. -
150
Ancient Egypt
Early egyptians decorated walls with images of there gods. These used flat linear styles, -
150
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks also used art to portray their gods on things such as pottery. They used a style similar to the ancient Egyptians. -
400
Middle Ages
During the middle ages, art was used to portray religious messages. It used a more realistic, however fixed, style. In the early middle ages, before paper was invented, tablets of wood or wax were often discarded or recycled. -
Jan 1, 1500
Renaissance
During the renaissance, art evolved into a more realistic and natual style. Painting also became more popular and planned. Drawing was recognised as a more respectable art, and was also used in science to record observations. -
Baroque Period
This period introduced a livlier style of drawing with more natural lined and curves. Artists also began using watercolour paint and ink. Artists began using sketchbooks that they could take with them. -
1800's and 1900's
Pencils began being used. Different styles such as cubism, expresionism =, and inpresionism, became more popular and widespread.