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Mixed media works

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: LCGFT: Works combining techniques and materials from two or more graphic or fine art processes, no one of which clearly predominates.

AAT: Mixed media: Information indicator for any combination of a variety of materials plus the associated techniques, used in the making of a single work of art. In printmaking, use when more than one technique, such as both etching and engraving, are used in one print. For the painting technique of laying oil paint glazes over tempera paint or tempera paint glazes over oil paint, use "mixed technique." For a general term for a variety of artistic or communicative forms used in a given work or works, such as contemporary works that employ both sculpture and music, use "multimedia." For the concept that certain contemporary works merge known art forms to inaugurate a new type, use "intermedia."

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

"The Wall", 2008

 Item
Identifier: B398.01.00032
Abstract

Encaustic wax painting; black background with silver metallic paint on textured surface; some gold metallic paint as well. The artwork also includes a small wood shelf with a pair of toddler sized shoes (black patent leather Mary Janes). Shoes and woodshelf in Box 30.

Dates: 2008