I noticed that the vast majority of “famous” paintings (at least in the Western world) were painted on canvas. How did canvas become the most popular medium for painters? Seems like it’s essentially just cloth, which doesn’t seem ideal for painting. Wouldn’t metal be more durable, wood more accessible at the time, and parchment more transportable?
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Paint adheres well, it’s lightweight, doesn’t wrinkle like paper, can be rolled up to store or transport & stretched on frame for painting and display, relatively affordable, can be cut easily to different sizes…
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