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People have been drawing since pre-historic times , most drawings were typically found in caves.
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Egyptian drawings use a flat linear style and involve a lot of gold coloring
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The Greeks painted many artifacts such as vases and pottery
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Art was used to express religious messages and stories about the bible during those times
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New methods of using chalk and charcoal were being used by artists such as Michelangelo. The softer materials allowed for more textures and shades
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The Baroque period introduced more livelier forms with flowing lines and more realistic looking pieces
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A new technique called open composition was created , a style in which the piece of art seems to burst through the canvas itself
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Advances were made in drawing tools , the pencil was created and allowed different type shades to be used with the same tool
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Art was at its most modern form and is still created the same way today , with the very innovative but simple pencil
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Art began to become more modern , like the art we see today. Artists and scientists often got together to create realistic depictions of the natural world.
