Bronze has been prized throughout the centuries as an excellent medium
for art. This is because bronze has some special properties that make it a
viable medium for such an endeavor. For one, bronze is essentially a mix of
copper and tin, which is a combination that results in both strength and
malleability.
Compared to other metals like copper and iron, bronze is more
responsive to the processes of smelting and casting. It is typically resistant
to corrosion, and when tempered, becomes harder than copper and most other
copper-arsenic-based alloys.
