Drawing
Making pictures with lines using tools like pencils, pens, or chalk.
What is it?
Drawing is one of the oldest art techniques. Artists use lines to show shapes, shadows, and textures. Drawings can be quick sketches or detailed studies. During the Renaissance, artists made many drawings to plan paintings and sculptures. The Renaissance sketch of a woman is a drawing made with ink or chalk on paper. It shows the artist's skill in capturing the human form with just lines.
Why it matters
Drawing is the foundation of many art forms. It helps artists practice and plan. Many famous artworks started as drawings.
Where you've seen it
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