Painting on Portable Media Video (DVD)

The media that artists have used over the years has changed as the art world has evolved. Frescoes were popular in the ancient world, but they weren't moveable like the wooden panels that became the focus of paintings later. Painting on these moveable panels was a useful alternative that was convenient for moving the painting to anywhere it needed to be. Then, the canvas came into being. With its light weight and its low cost, it soon became the favorite medium for artists. In this 27-minute film, find out about how the favorite media of artists changed over the time. From tiny canvases to large wooden works that took up dozens of panels, this video covers the full gamut of moveable media. View a Preview Clip