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Historical Development of Art
Trompe-l'œil is a technique which makes a painting look 3D.

Historical Development of Art

Art has changed over time. See how people made pictures long ago, and how new ideas helped artists draw, paint, and show stories in different ways.

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During the Renaissance, artists studied drawing and how light and shadow work. They also learned how to show depth in pictures.

Long ago, people made art with simple tools, like marks on stone, clay, or walls. Over time, artists tried new materials and new ways to make pictures look clear, detailed, and more lifelike.

  • Past: A time long ago, before today.
  • Renaissance: A time in history when many artists tried to make pictures look more realistic.
  • Depth: When a picture looks like it has near and far parts, not just flat shapes.
What does historical development of art mean?

Historical development of art means how art changes over time, as people use new ideas, new tools, and new materials to make pictures and sculptures.

What is Renaissance art for kids?

Renaissance art is artwork from a time when many artists worked hard to draw people and places in a more realistic way, using careful shapes and shading.

How do artists make a picture look 3D?

Artists can make a picture look 3D by drawing bigger shapes at the front, smaller shapes at the back, and adding light and dark shading to show form.

1 .
Early Indian paintings usually had what as their subjects?
Birds or animals
Fish or whales
Buildings or transport
Gods or kings
Sometimes the paintings were huge but some were incredibly small and detailed
2 .
Many things have influenced art over history. What have been two major influences?
Nature and food
War and religion
Buildings and construction
Transport and communication
There have been many more influences over the years but these two things have had a huge impact
3 .
Chinese painting is one of the oldest art forms that continues to exist today. Where did it first appear?
On cave ceilings
On palace roofs
On the Great Wall of China
On items of pottery
Very early Chinese painting included spirals, dots, squiggly lines, and various animals
4 .
At the beginning of the 20th century, several artists developed what we now call what?
Ancient art
Unusual art
Popular art
Modern art
Modern art covers all sorts of styles and movements and is changing and developing all the time
5 .
Ancient Roman paintings give the first example of a trompe-l'œil. What does this mean?
A trick of the eye
A trumpet covered in oil
A town and a wheel
A trampled egg
An example would be of a door painted onto the wall, but made to look real
6 .
The Ancient Egyptians produced wall paintings, architecture and sculptures. Which creature did they like to sculpt in particular?
Worms
Cats
Sharks
Sparrows
Many Egyptians worshipped their cats like gods!
7 .
Very early examples of art can be found on cave walls, painted thousands of years ago. What might have been used as paint?
Wax crayons
Water colours
Dirt
Oil pastels
The dirt or charcoal would have been mixed with spit or animal fat to make paint!
8 .
The Ancient Greeks were great artists. What did they often paint on vases?
Flowers and plants
People and animals
Cars and trains
Lots of lines
The pictures on the vases often told a story
9 .
Gothic Art developed in France in the 12th century. It can mostly be seen where?
On the floors of libraries
On the walls of abbeys and cathedrals
On the side of office buildings
Underneath railway bridges
Gothic art was heavily influenced by the Bible
10 .
Paintings from centuries ago are useful today. Why might this be?
They give us a glimpse of life in the past
The are still nice to look at
Some new artists might want to copy them
They are good if they're made into postcards
We can see what daily life was like, how buildings used to look and how the world has changed
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize – Art and Design

Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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