Tempera Painting
A painting method where colored powder is mixed with egg yolk to make paint.
What is it?
Tempera is a type of paint made by mixing pigment (colored powder) with egg yolk. It dries quickly and creates bright, lasting colors. Artists used tempera before oil paint became popular. Carlo Crivelli used tempera for his paintings. Tempera is good for fine details but hard to blend.
Why it matters
Tempera was the main paint for panel paintings in the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many beautiful artworks were made with tempera. Understanding this technique helps you appreciate the skill of early painters.
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