When an Artist Works with Charcoal, Which Can Be Easily

question 21

Multiple Choice

When an artist works with charcoal, which can be easily erased, what can be done to ensure a permanent bond between the charcoal and the paper?

• A)Nothing can be done.
• B)The artist needs to choose paper that has a coarse grain.
• C)The drawing needs to be framed so that the charcoal cannot be wiped away.
• D)The drawing can be sprayed with a fixative.
• E)All of these are correct.

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