Give three examples of ways in which paper can be used as a medium. How have contemporary artists differed from traditional artists in their uses of the medium? Refer to specific works to support your statements.  

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For centuries, paper was an artisanal product, made by hand one sheet at a time and used to record historical details, as well as the medium for drawings and other artistic works. As paper became mass-produced, its uses extended to information dissemination: newspapers, books, posters, etc. During the twentieth century, artists began using paper in innovate ways: collages and sculptures are two such examples. 

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