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3100 BCE
Hieroglyphics in Egypt
Hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt to express stories and represent events and people. -
480 BCE
Ancient Greece
During this time period, improvements to art, technology, and poetry were made. It shows the natural human body, but idealized. Most artworks included nude figures. -
480 BCE
Myths in Ancient Greece Art
In Ancient Greece, many art pieces show a story or a snippet of a myth. Myths are traditional stories that include supernatural beings or events in it. -
618
The Origins of Ink Wash
Ink wash is an art technique originating from East Asia. It is a brush painting technique involving calligraphy and black ink. Many art pieces include nature, landscapes, buildings, and humans. -
1100
The Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, most artworks were used to express religious messages and stories of the Bible. During this time, artists used wood, slate, or wax to create their paintings and art before paper was developed. -
1301
Renaissance
This period was when art and literature were being developed. Many classical models were used in its art, the Mona Lisa being one of the most famous art pieces that were created during this time period. -
Baroque Period
The Baroque period was a period where a new style of art was introduced. Artwork during this time shows livelier and expressive emotions and forms. -
The Invention of Sketchbooks
Sketchbooks were made during the 18th century for artists to take out with them and be able to draw landscapes from real nature. Most artists would draw and paint inside and were unable to bring art materials outside to paint. -
The Invention of Pencils
Pencils were invented in 1795 and quickly became a favorite art tool among artists. It is still used by many artists to sketch and draw. -
Open Composition Art
Open Composition art is a technique that has shapes that appear like they are running off the edges of the canvas. It is expressed to be a technique that makes "the piece of art bursts itself thorough the canvas".
