What is the history of shading in drawings?

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Dating back to antiquity
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Shading in drawing dates back to Ancient Greece and Rome, where artists used it to add depth. It evolved during the Renaissance, when masters like Leonardo da Vinci refined techniques like chiaroscuro (light-dark contrast). Since then, shading has been key to creating realistic and expressive art. ...
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Shading in drawing dates back to Ancient Greece and Rome, where artists used it to add depth. It evolved during the Renaissance, when masters like Leonardo da Vinci refined techniques like chiaroscuro (light-dark contrast). Since then, shading has been key to creating realistic and expressive art. read less
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