List of art media
Materials used to create works of art
In art, a medium, form, or format is the material used by an artist to create a work of art. The term may also refer more broadly to the material and technical means used in a particular art form, such as paint in painting, stone in sculpture, or ink in drawing. In art history and criticism, the plural media is often used for groups of artistic materials.
This article lists common art media by artistic field.
01Drawing
Common drawing media
Common drawing supports
02Painting
03Printmaking
Common printmaking media
04Sculpture
05Ceramics
06Photography
Photographic media
07Digital art
Digital art uses electronic and computational media, including software, digital images, and display or print output. Common digital tools include graphic art software, 3D computer graphics software, graphics tablets, and digital printing systems.
08Installation art
Installation art may incorporate a wide range of media, including sculptural materials, sound, light, video, found objects, and architectural space.
09Sound art
Sound art uses sound as its primary medium and may incorporate recorded audio, electronic sound, speech, or musical instruments.
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