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30,000 BCE
Pre-historic
Earliest drawings were scratched, carved, or painted into or onto the cave walls. Some pre-histortic pieces were found in Altamira, Spain, and Lascaux. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians decorated their walls, temples, and tombs by carving hieroglyphics, daily life, and religious gods. -
1200 BCE
Ancient Greece
Used drawings to show battle and myths on pottery. -
480 BCE
Classical Greek
Focused on harmony, proportions, and idealism. The majority of art was sculptures and they used terracotta, stone, and bronze. -
400 BCE
Middle Ages
Primarily used artwork for religious messages for wealthy families on wax, slate, and wood. Artwork from this time was reused and repainted over leading to the loss of many pieces. Artists kept model books to use instead of real people. -
1300
Renaissance
Drawing became a respectable artform due to paper becoming popular. Drawing not only became the foundation, but also became important to science. Artists and scientists started to develop realistic pieces of the real world. -
1545
Counter-Reformation
A period during the Baroque Period that became a new technique and style that showed the art piece appearing to burst through the canvas itself. -
Baroque Period
Linear forms with flowing lines were introduced. Watercolor and ink washes were popular during this time and sketchbooks also came into play. Artists started to convey movement through form and also showed emotion. -
Neoclassicism
Movement that revived interest in classical Greek and Roman artwork and culture that focused on symmetry and restraint. -
1800 and 1900s
Art advancements came into play. Pencils were made and became a new tool in art where movement was able to be captured. This time paved the way for Impressionism, Cubism, and Fauvism. Time that wanted to evolutionize art to express oneself.