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The earliest known drawings were found on many cave walls such as on the walls of the Altamira cave. This drawing dates back to 30,000-10,000 BCE. -
As time passed, drawing became more and more popular, which is evident as early Egyptians often decorated the walls of their temples with drawings and figures. -
Since paper had not been invented yet, ancient Egyptians would often draw images using pen and ink on papyrus paper, which was made from papyrus plants. -
Similar to Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks also drew or painted on other objects such as vases and pots. -
During the middle ages, drawings were primarily used to express religious beliefs and stories. -
Since paper had not been invented yet, artists often drew on tablets of wood or wax, which were often reused. -
As the Renaissance came, art and literature changed immensely from what it was in the past due to the interests placed on decorative art in churches and public buildings. -
During the Renaissance, artists began using new, softer materials, such as charcoal and chalk, as they produced better drawing effects and textures. -
As the Renaissance came to an end, artists during the Baroque period began creating drawings that looked more 3-dimensional and realistic. -
Fauvism is an art movement that became widespread and popular during the 19th and 20th centuries. During this time, pencils were created and became the most efficient tool to use to draw. This caused many people to begin to learn the skill of drawing, which ultimately made drawing much more popular.
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