Sentence example with the word 'tempera'

tempera

aquarelle, coat of paint, color gelatin, distemper, easel-picture, flat wash, interior paint, opaque color, prime coat, thinner, turpentine, vehicle, water

Definition n. pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk

Last update: September 5, 2015


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It was painted in tempera about 1495, in commemoration of the battle of Fornovo, which Ginfrancesco Gonzaga found it convenient to represent to his lieges as an Italian victory, though in fact it had been a French victory; the church which originally housed the picture was built from Mantegna's own design.   [Please select]

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It was what is now known as tempera painting.   [Please select]

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They probably introduced tempera painting into this country for decoration of the walls of their houses.   [Please select]

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# Uses of Pigments: Artistic, Decorative, Protective -- Methods of Application of Pigments: Pastels and Crayons, Water Colour, Tempera Painting, Fresco, Encaustic Painting, Oil-colour Painting, Keramic Art, Enamel, Stained and Painted Glass, Mosaic -- #Inorganic Pigments.   [Please select]

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