History of Drawing

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    Renaissance – 1400 to 1600

    Renaissance – 1400 to 1600
    The Renaissance was a period of renewed interest in classical antiquity, emphasizing humanism, proportion, and perspective. It marked a cultural rebirth and a return to the ideals of ancient Greece and Rome. Source: Lilipath.com Leonardo Da Vinci
    "Mona Lisa"-1503-1519
    Medium: Oil paints, Paint Brushes, poplar wood panel

  • Baroque – 1600 to 1750

    Baroque – 1600 to 1750
    The Baroque period is known for its dramatic, elaborate, and grandiose style. It emerged in Europe as a response to the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, aiming to evoke emotion and passion.
    Source:Lilipath.com Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
    "Supper at Emmaus"-1601
    Medium: Oil and tempera on canvas

  • Impressionism – 1865 to 1885

    Impressionism – 1865 to 1885
    Impressionism was an art movement that originated in France and is characterized by its focus on capturing light and its changing qualities. Artists often painted en plein air (outdoors) to capture the momentary effects of light. Source: Lilipath.com Claude Monet
    "Impression , Sunrise"-1872
    Medium: Oil Paint

  • Expressionism – 1905 to 1920

    Expressionism – 1905 to 1920
    Expressionism is an art movement that prioritizes the depiction of emotional experiences over physical reality. It emerged in Germany and is characterized by bold colours and exaggerated forms. Source: Lilipath.com Edvard Munch
    "The scream"-1893
    Medium: Oil, tempera, pastel and crayon on cardboard

  • Cubism – 1907 to 1914

    Cubism – 1907 to 1914
    Cubism, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, is an avant-garde movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture. It is known for its fragmented and abstracted forms. Source: Lilipath.com Pablo Picasso
    "Les Demoiselles d’Avignon"-1907
    Medium: Oil paint on canvas

  • Art Nouveau – 1890 to 1910

    Art Nouveau – 1890 to 1910
    Art Nouveau was an international style of art, architecture, and applied arts that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century. It is characterized by its use of organic forms and flowing, sinuous lines.
    Source: Lilipath.com Gustav Klimt
    "The Kiss"-1907-1908
    Medium: Oil Paint, Gold leaf

  • Surrealism – 1916 to 1950

    Surrealism – 1916 to 1950
    Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s and is best known for its visual artworks and writings. Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions, and dream-like scenes. Source: Lilipath.com Salvador Dalí
    "The Persistence of Memory"-1931
    Medium: Oil paint on canvas

  • Abstract Expressionism – 1940s to 1950s

    Abstract Expressionism – 1940s to 1950s
    Abstract Expressionism was an American post-World War II art movement. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve international influence, putting New York City at the centre of the western art world. Source: Lilipath.com Mark Rothko
    "No. 61 (Rust and Blue)"-1953
    Medium: Oil paint on canvas

  • Pop Art – 1950s to 1960s

    Pop Art – 1950s to 1960s
    Pop Art is an art movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, drawing inspiration from popular and commercial culture. It challenged traditional fine art by including imagery from advertising, comic books, and mass media. Source: Lilipath.com Andy Warhol
    "Campbell's Soup Cans"-1962
    Medium: Acrylic with metallic enamel paint on canvas

  • Contemporary Art – 1970s to Present

    Contemporary Art – 1970s to Present
    Contemporary art refers to the art of today, produced in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It reflects current issues and often incorporates new media and technology. Source: Lilipath.com Damien Hirst
    "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living"-1991
    Medium: Steel, Glass, Preserved Tiger shark