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Early humans created cave drawings using charcoal and natural pigments. These drawings depicted animals and daily life, serving as early storytelling and communication.
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Egyptians developed a system of pictorial writing using symbols to represent words and sounds. These drawings were found on tomb walls and papyrus scrolls.
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Greeks and Romans created detailed sketches as studies for sculptures and frescoes. Their drawings emphasized human anatomy and proportions.
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Religious texts were decorated with intricate, hand-drawn illustrations. These detailed drawings helped convey religious stories to those who couldn’t read.
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Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo studied human anatomy and used perspective to create lifelike drawings.
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Artists like Rembrandt and Rubens used dramatic light and shadow in their sketches, known as chiaroscuro, to create depth and emotion.
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Art schools emphasized realistic figure drawing, often using live models to master classical techniques.
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Artists like Van Gogh and Degas used expressive lines and color to capture movement and emotion in their drawings.
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Artists like Picasso and Kandinsky broke away from realism, using abstract shapes and bold lines to express ideas and emotions.
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With advancements in technology, artists now use digital tablets and AI to create drawings, expanding artistic possibilities.