History of Drawing by Leilani E

Pre-historic

30,000 BCE

Relating to or denoting the period before written records. Early drawings were scratched, carved or painted onto primitive tools.

Altamira and Lascaux caves

17,000 BCE

Caves in France or the Cantabria region with wall paintings and engravings. These drawing are on the inside of these caves.

Ancient Egypt

3000 BCE

This civilization of the Nile Valley, who created hieroglyphics. These were carvings in temples and tombs of their daily livesor their deities

Ancient Greece

1200 BCE

A civilization belonging to a period of the greek history from the greek dark ages. Most of their art was painted or drawn on vases and pottery about battles and myths.

Art of the floating world

653 BCE

The Indian, chinese, and japanese started to create serene and meditative art after the birth and buddha.

Ancient Rome

500 BCE

Roman realism was very practical and down to earth. Most of it was sculptures of people doing activities.

Middle Ages

400 BCE

The period of European history from the full of the Roman Empire in the west. These drawing were primarily made to express religious messages and stories of the Bible.

Renaissance

1400

The revival of art and literature under the influence of classic models. Draing as a preperation for painting became increasingly important during this time. This was t odecorate art for churches, palaces, and public buildings.

Baroque Period

1700

Relating to or denoting style of European architecture, music, and art. A new drawing style was introduced and they consisted of flowing lines.

1800's and 1900's

1900

Many artists captured movement of everyday scenes, ballet dancers, horse races and even dreams.