Rock surfaces – Used for cave paintings. Palm leaves – Used in manuscript illustrations. Cloth (fabric) – Used in textile art.
Experimenting with these surfaces showed how texture affects color absorption and detailing.
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Historical artists painted on rock, palm leaves and fabric. I experimented by sketching on a stone, where the rough surface required firm strokes. On a dried palm leaf, ink absorbed quickly, making fine detailing difficult. On fabric, colors spread differently, creating soft, blended effects. This practice demonstrated how each surface interacts uniquely with artistic tools, influencing the outcome and techniques used in historical and modern art.