Helen 3

History of Drawing by Faten Abufarha.

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    Pre-historic

    People have been drawing since the beginning of human history.
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    Altamira and Lascaux caves

    The site of a cave with Paleolithic rock paintings. A cave in Lascaux, France, discovered in 1940.
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    Ancient Egypt

    Decorated the walls of their temples and tombs by carving scenes of daily life.
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    Ancient Greece

    A relatively Sophisticated period in world history.
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    Middle Ages

    The period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the west.
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    Canvas

    A strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn.
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    Model Books

    Where they would store images of the human figure or subjects from nature to copy their own work.
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    Baroque Period

    Refers to a style of art, music, and architecture from 17th century Italy.
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    Impressionism

    A style or movement in painting originating in France in the 1860s.
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    Expressionism

    A style of paintings, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express emotional.