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30,000 BCE
Pre-historic
The history of humans drawing has dated back to the very beginning of time on Earth. On cave walls and ceilings their are scratches/ carvings of animals and humans done with primitive tools. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Egypt
Egyptians had carvings of everyday life on walls of their temples and tombs. It was discovered that drawings of ink were written on paper like material called papyrus that came from a plant. -
1800 BCE
Baroque Period
Once pencils were manufactured they become the preferred tool for art. Artists began drawing everyday scenes and even dreams which made them question traditional art education. Leading to various art movements such as impressionism, cubism, expressionism, and fauvism. -
1600 BCE
Baroque Period
A new style of art was introduced that included livelier forms with flowing lines. Artists also began using water color and ink washes for their art. With the availability of sketchbooks artist could sketch more accurate landscapes instead of doing it by memory. -
1300 BCE
Renaissance
Drawing became the foundation of artwork in this time period. Forms of art such as painting, sculpture, and architecture became popular because it was more affordable. Drawing was significant because scientist used it to record their learning about the physical world. -
800 BCE
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks left behind many artifacts of their drawings to later be discovered. Vases and pots were decorated with drawings that depicted scenes of battles and myths. -
400 BCE
Middle Ages
Drawings in this time period were mainly used to express religious messages and stories from the bible. Drawings were the preparatory stage of creating paintings instead of a finished product. Paper still hadn't been invented yet s the canvas people used for art would be often painted over. -
Cubism
Broke traditional painting by rejecting a single viewpoint. fewer and simpler forms, in brighter colors. -
Der Stijl
This movement shows pure abstraction and simplicity. Characteristics: geometric shapes and primary colors. -
Pop Art
Reflected the affluence in post war society and celebrated everyday objects. Simple, bright, everyday objects.
