History of the Easel

One might not think that the history of the easel is a complex one, but it is! This chapter will outline the easel's origination and rise to popularity.

An easel is a structure built to support an artist’s canvas. Easels are also commonly used to display finished works of art. Useful in many situations for a variety of reasons, the easel, in all its forms, is an invention that can be found being used very far back into our world's history.