Media
Definition
Media refers to the materials and tools used by artists to create their artwork, such as paint, clay, photography, or digital software. It encompasses both traditional and contemporary mediums.
Related terms
Medium: The specific material or technique an artist uses within a broader category of media. For example, oil paint is a medium within the category of painting.
Mixed Media: Artwork that combines multiple types of media or materials in its creation.
Digital Media: Art created using digital technology, such as computer-generated images or video art.
"Media" appears in:
Subjects (7)
AP Comparative Government
AP Psychology
AP US Government
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
Intro to Political Science
Intro to Sociology
Study guides (1)
AP Art & Design - 4.3 Selected Works Rubric
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