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Pre-historic drawings help provide some of our oldest accounts of our ancestors.
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Egyptians had decorated walls of their temples and tombs which helped learn about their daily life, religious duties, or gods
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Ancient Greeks used vases and pottery to depict scenes of battles and myths.
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Monks produced drawings primarily to express religious messages and stories of the Bible.
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Art became increasingly important due to the interest on decorative art in churches, palaces and public buildings.
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Softer material such as chalk and charcoal allowed for a greater variety of effects and textures.
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Drawing became important to scientist to record their learning about the physical world
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Peter Paul Rubens, a leading artist of counter reformation used a new technique called open composition which made the piece of art seem to burst through the canvas itself.
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Rembrandt van Rijn became one of the worlds greatest draftsmen for his ability to convey form, movement, and emotion with only a few, simple lines.
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Ingres and Goya were pioneers in using the newly manufactured pencils and evolving the subject matter of drawing.