Choose a painting medium and explain its characteristics. Select ...

[KWilfred]

Choose a painting medium and explain its characteristics. Select an artist who is known for working primarily in one medium and discuss how this medium seems to meet the needs of the artist's subjects and messages.
 
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Question 2

Briefly outline the history of the fresco medium from ancient times through the 20th century. Select one particular fresco work and explain how, where, and when it was created. Identify the artist and place the work in one of the thematic categories.
 
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[kswal303]

Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary depending on selection of the painting medium and artist.

Answer to Question 2

Answers will vary depending on the selection of artwork. For example, Frescos have survived to the present day from the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean, from China and India, and from the early civilizations of Mexico.