1. Why do you think religious scenes were such a common subject matter for artists to use in etchings and intaglio prints?

2. Why does this medium lend itself to the subject matter?

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Robert Holder

9 December, 14:17

1. Why do you think religious scenes were such a common subject matter for artists to use in etchings and intaglio prints?

2. Why does this medium lend itself to the subject matter?

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Laci Mathis · Answer 1

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1. For the artistic production is closely linked to the psychological and subjective aspects of the human being, as well as religion.

2. For art demands subjective expression, and religion, as one of the human subjective expressions, speaks loudly in being. The art-producing individual, in pursuit of creative momentum, is close to his religious feeling.

1. Why do you think religious scenes were such a common subject matter for artists to use in etchings and intaglio prints?2. Why does this medium lend itself to the subject matter?

1. Why do you think religious scenes were such a common subject matter for artists to use in etchings and intaglio prints?

2. Why does this medium lend itself to the subject matter?