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Mixed Media Art: For the Brave and the Adventurous
Every art enthusiast knows that art can be made of anything — paint and canvas, bronze and ceramics, ink, computer pixels, or a combination of materials. Art created by combining different media or materials is called mixed media art. Favorite among the daring, revolutionary artists, mixed media art can combine sculptures and paintings with photographs, woodblocks, or found objects, to bring the art as we know it to new heights.
Although examples of mixed media art can be traced back to antique times, Pablo Picasso is considered to be the father of the genre. His 1912 collage Still Life with Chair Caning, made out of paper, cloth, paint, and rope, is considered to be the first modern-day mixed media piece.
Types of Mixed Media Artworks
Mixed media art can come in all types and forms. Therefore it is safe to say, that there are as many types of mixed media works as there are art types in general. Here we’ll list some of the most common types that can be found in the art market.
