Paper might be one of the most accessible art-making tools available on a large scale and in huge quantities. However, this wasn't always the case. During the Renaissance, paper was still considered a costly material. Hence, painters who could afford it often utilized both sides of a sheet as the paper was too valuable to throw away. And although other artistic mediums could compete with paper in terms of durability, nothing ever came close to its versatility and ease of use.
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