Lineography is the art of drawing without lifting the pen, pencil, or paintbrush that is being used.[1] The practice originated in France in the seventeenth century and had fallen into disuse by the early nineteenth century.[2] In some instances, entire landscapes and still lifes have been drawn or painted using this lineographic technique.[3] There are also examples of famous works of art, such as the Mona Lisa being reproduced in this way.[4]
Lineography experienced a resurgence in 1960 with the release of the Etch-A-Sketch.[1] A generation of young people used this toy to produce images that were made from one continuous line.