Glossary Term
Mixed Media
Artwork that incorporates more than one medium or material in a single piece, such as collage, paint, ink, found objects, and textile.
Also known as: multi-media, multimedia art
Mixed media artwork combines two or more materials or techniques in a single work. Common combinations include:
Collage and paint Photography and drawing Textile and acrylic Found objects and printmaking Digital elements and traditional media
Mixed media work often foregrounds the physical properties of its materials ... the texture of paper, the weight of fabric, the grain of wood ... as part of the artwork's meaning.
Many mixed media artists on BuyHumanArt.com work with found or salvaged materials, which gives their work an additional layer of material history.
Mixed media work often foregrounds the physical properties of its materials ... the texture of paper, the weight of fabric, the grain of wood ... as part of the artwork's meaning.
Many mixed media artists on BuyHumanArt.com work with found or salvaged materials, which gives their work an additional layer of material history.