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The earliest known drawings have been found in the Altamira and Lascaux caves in Spain and France. These drawings were carved into the walls of the caves and scratched onto primitive tools.
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Early Egyptians decorated the walls of temples and tombs by carving hieroglyphics, religious deities, and scenes of daily life. Egyptian drawings use a flat, linear style.
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The Greeks used drawing to depict scenes of battles and myths. They decorated artifacts such as vases and pottery to exhibit their decorative use of drawing.
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Medieval art was produced in many forms of media, such as mosaics, sculptures, and stained glass. Art during the Middle Ages was almost exclusively commissioned by the church.
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During this time period, many forms of art began to evolve and flourish. Classic Greek and Roman art styles were revived. Illusionistic painting techniques were mastered, naturalistic styles were implemented. Humanism was also a rising philosophy during the time and had a large impact on visual arts.
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A time period in which new styles of drawing were introduced. Baroque art is characterized by exaggerated motion and vivid detail to produce a more dramatic effect.
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A period characterized by a wealthy French culture of the aristocrats. The art of this time is defined by soft colors and curvy lines depicting scenes of love and nature.
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Impressionist art depicted the impression of the moment, especially in terms of the shifting effect of light and color. This style of art consists of small, thin brush strokes and a variety of colors.
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Expressionist art's typical trait is to present the scene from only a subjective point of view to evoke emotions and moods.
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Consisting of people and/or works that are unconventional and experimental, Avant-Garde art was a term coined in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Still used to categorize art today, this form of drawing has innovative aesthetic and new and unusual ideas.
