Principally Paper

 Ever since the invention of paper in ancient China, and the migration of paper-making to Europe in the 10th century, artists made the earliest use of the material in tandem with publishers. Whether intended to hold text and images, or as a support for paintings or illuminations, paper has a very long history in the art world.

This exhibition of works from the MMFA permanent collection will feature works that are substantially created from handmade paper using the traditional technique of pressing fibers from organic sources like wood, grass, or cotton and pressing them into flexible sheets. Twentieth-century artists using paper as supports for paintings and prints, along with others using the material for construction purposes will be included.

Exhibition overview from museum website.