Contemporary artwork, created by Valerie Abadie, Named
Camino de la cueva santa
Drawing: art and means of communication!
Both an art and a means of communication, drawing has been mastered for more than 67,000 years by men, while they have only been able to write for 5,500 years. Children also often draw before they can even speak. The first sketches were made by the Romans. Subsequently, it was during the Renaissance that this art was revolutionized. In the 17th century, contemporary artists Rembrandt and Poussin brought modernization and a new vision. Formerly called a contemporary artist, today the designer expresses himself in comics, manga, illustrations, press cartoons...
Learn moreMixed technique drawing
Considered a very ancient art form, drawing has undergone many evolutions since its appearance. This progress is partly due to the different artistic movements born throughout history. From the emerging artistic movements, mixed media has been and remains to this day the prerogative of several designers. The latter knew how to exploit it well by highlighting the great potential of its use. Many contemporary artists at ARTactif specialize in mixed media drawing. Thanks to their creations, you will be able to view and order beautiful, captivating drawings on ARTactif.
Story about drawing and mixed media
Described to Fine Arts students as the basis of all artistic work, drawing is however far from being a simple foundation. It began in caves and underground shelters in prehistoric times. This form of visual representation has evolved greatly after experiencing multiple changes during antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
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