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History Of Drawing By: Lisa Shivers

By Malachi Roldan
  • 10,000 BCE

    The Purpose And History Of Drawing

    The Purpose And History Of Drawing
    The earliest known drawings date from 30,000 to 10,000 B.C.. They were found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. Other examples of early drawing are designs that were scratched, carved, or painted on the surfaces of primitive tools.
  • 3000 BCE

    Ancient Greece

    Ancient Greece
    Ancient Greek art stands out among that of other ancient cultures for its development of naturalistic but idealized depictions of the human body, in which largely nude male figures were generally the focus of innovation. The rate of stylistic development between about 750 and 300 BC was remarkable by ancient standards, and in surviving works is best seen in sculpture.
  • 3000 BCE

    Ancient Egypt

    The civilization of Ancient Egypt ruled the land of the Nile for over 3000 years. Surprisingly enough, their art changed little during that time. The original style of art was first used in 3000 B.C. and the most respected artists continued to copy these styles for the next 3000 years.
  • 400

    Middle Ages

    Middle Ages
    Art during the Middle Ages saw many changes and the emergence of the early Renaissance period. Byzantine Art was the name given to the style of art used in very early Middle Ages Art. This period was also known as the Dark Ages ( 410 AD - 1066 AD ). The Dark Ages were followed by the Medieval era of the Middle Ages (1066 - 1485) and changes in Middle Ages Art which saw the emergence of the early Renaissance Art. - Byzantium Art and its effects on art during the Middle Ages.
  • 1300

    Renaissance

    Renaissance
    The Renaissance is a period in European history, covering the span between the 14th and 17th centuries and marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.

  • Baroque Period

    Baroque Period
    The Baroque is a period of artistic style that started around 1600 in Rome , Italy, and spread throughout the majority of Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. In informal usage, the word baroque describes something that is elaborate and highly detailed.

  • 1800's and 1900's

    1800's and 1900's
    The art movement known as expressionism flourished in the early 1900's. Expressionist artists turned away from representing scenes and objects realistically. Instead, the artists tried to reveal feelings through art.The subjects they chose to paint were often unsettling. Some subjects were frightening or even grotesque.Painting techniques, too, were designed to arouse an response in the viewer.The artists used distorted shapes, vivid colors, and swirling lines to show strong emotion.