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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Broke traditional painting by rejecting a single viewpoint. fewer and simpler forms, in brighter colors.
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This movement shows pure abstraction and simplicity. Characteristics: geometric shapes and primary colors.
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Reflected the affluence in post war society and celebrated everyday objects. Simple, bright, everyday objects.
