Tempera painting, painting executed with pigment ground in a water-miscible medium. The word tempera originally came from the verb temper, “to bring to a desired consistency.” Dry pigments are made usable by “tempering” them with a binding and adhesive vehicle.

Tempera (Italian: [ˈtɛmpera]), also known as egg tempera, is a permanent, fast-drying painting medium consisting of pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder medium, usually glutinous material such as egg yolk. Tempera also refers to the paintings done in this medium.

2023年10月24日 · Other than crayons and colored pencils, tempera paint is probably the first art medium that most artists from the 21st century have come into contact with. Whether it’s those powdered cakes or the goopy poster paints that come in big bottles, tempera is very recognizable for both artists and non-artists.

2021年10月26日 · Tempera is an old-fashioned type of paint that has been around for centuries. What is tempera paint? What does it look like when dry? What are the benefits of using it in your artwork? What is the difference between tempera and acrylic paint?

2024年3月21日 · Tempera painting is a unique art form that has been practiced for centuries, revered for its vivid colors and meticulous detailing. This method employs pigments mixed with egg yolk, water, and occasionally other additives to …

Tempera (also called egg tempera) was a method of painting that superceded the encaustic painting method, only to be itself replaced by oil painting. Its name stems from the Latin word temperare, meaning 'to mix in proportion'.

2024年6月1日 · Tempera painting has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. It was widely used in the Byzantine Empire and during the Renaissance period in Europe. The technique involves mixing pigment with a binder, typically egg yolk, to create a smooth and durable painting.

Tempera is an artistic medium made by mixing pigments with a water-soluble emulsion, often made of water and egg yolk or oil and a whole egg. It dries completely matte and the vibrant colours of tempera paintings can last for centuries.

Tempera paint is an emulsion of pigment, water and a binder. As the latter, the Old Masters used egg yolk, whole eggs, as well as beer, vinegar, honey, milk and even wine. Glue or resin was added to the finished paint to give it strength.

It’s been found on Egyptian sarcophagus paintings, coptic burial portraits, and in the 4th century Bagh Cave burial shrines in India, but tempera rose to near ubiquity in the Medieval world as the go-to medium for painting religious icons on wood panels and illuminating holy manuscripts.