What is medium in art?

In art, "medium" refers to the materials and techniques an artist uses to create a work. It's essentially what the artwork is made of. For example:

• Paint (oil, acrylic, watercolor)

• Clay (for sculpture)

• Pencil or charcoal (for drawing)

• Film (for photography or video)

• Digital tools (for computer art)

So, when someone asks about the "medium" of a piece, they're asking what the artist used to make it.