The development history of illustrations

As a form of painting, illustration has a very long history. As early as ancient China, there have been some works of art similar to illustrations in form. These works are usually used to decorate books and spread knowledge. In Europe, illustration has a longer history. It has gone through different production methods from printmaking to manuscript, woodcut and steel plate, and finally became an independent art form.

With the development of science and technology and the change of society, illustration has also experienced different styles and fashions. /kloc-artists in the 0 th and 9 th centuries advocate returning to nature and culture and expressing the beauty of secular life with illustrations. Illustrations in the 20th century were more influenced by modernism and abstract art, and their styles were more diversified and independent.

Today's illustration has become a very popular art form, widely used in various fields, such as publishing, advertising, animation and so on. People's aesthetic needs are getting higher and higher. Illustration works can not only be used for traditional decoration and expression of life, but also can express new art forms through innovative methods.

The development history of illustrations is closely related to the development and progress of human civilization. Through constant innovation and practice, it constantly brings us new visual experience and artistic feeling. We should cherish this art form and let it continue to bring us more beauty and imagination.