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In the Middle Ages, from about the 400's to the 1400's, art was produced mainly to glorify God and to teach religion. Painting and drawing merged in the illustration of Bibles and prayer books produced by monks.
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Greeks would share their myths and battles on pottery
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Egyptians drew on walls to show daily life, history, and myths
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Earliest discovered drawings, located in caves.
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First it was expensive and difficult. Artists sometimes drew on animal skins like parchment or vellum. But these were also expensive. For centuries, artists made their drawings on tablets made of slate, wood, or wax. These tablets were thrown away or reused. Some painters made their preparatory drawings directly on the panel or wall that was to be painted. These were covered in the final stage of painting.
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Beginning of Renaissance, beginning in the 1400's to late 1500's. A special love of drawing was born at this time. The production of drawings also increased steadily. This was because paper had become easier to obtain and because of the new importance attached to drawing.Artists carefully studied the physical structure of the human body for the first time and began to draw from nude models. The portrayal of the human figure became increasingly realistic.
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End of said era
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This is the begining of the indie art were drawing became more abstract and cartoon like
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The precision and control of Renaissance drawings were replaced in the Baroque period by livelier forms and by bolder use of materials. Chalk and pen lines became freer and more flowing. Washes of ink and watercolor were also used.
