Question

what is an artistic medium?
a. an informal saying that is more appropriate for familiar conversation than for formal speech or writing
b. the values, beliefs, and rules of conduct which limit the range of accepted behaviors in a society
c. the background or situation that gives meaning to examples, such as time, place, genre, and so on
d. the means by which something is communicated, or the material something is created from

Explanation:

An artistic medium refers to the means (like paint for a painting) or material through which art is created or communicated. Option A is about an informal saying (slang), Option B is about societal norms, Option C is about context (like time/place), and Option D correctly defines medium as the means of communication or creation material.

Answer:

D. The means by which something is communicated, or the material something is created from