A very astute observation, Claybird. Speaking of the test of time, I read somewhere that there is a real concern on the part of museum curators that many modern works of art won't withstand the test of time because of the materials they are using. Examples were given of works of art that are "shedding" onto the floors and seriously fading.
As an artist myself, I've always been concerned about the longevity of my paintings and choose my materials and process accordingly. Gee, maybe in a hundred years, I'll have a leg up on these other more popular artists after all!
