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What is the name of the technique in which painters layer oil paint over tempera?
underpainting
Why were oil paints an improvement over the traditional tempera paints?
Because they are harder and last longer.
Tempera oil and acrylic are all types of what?
Paint
Why did Venetian artists begin using oil instead of tempera paint?
Tempera is a low-grade paint and is very thin; oil painting is thicker, which makes it better for a variety of styles. Oil paint also had a slight reflective quality that is prized, whilst tempera is very matte.
What was Michaelangelo's medium?
Marble mostly. Then oil paint and tempera.
What was 'The Scream' painted on?
Tempera paint on a wood panel.
What is tempera paint often used for?
Until the early 15th century most artists did. Also later there have been many artists who prefer the qualities of tempera to oil paint.
Why did Flemish painters use oil instead of the tempera paint favored by the Italian Renaissance painters?
To create layers of paint that reflected light
Is it possible to put acrylic over oil paint?
Yes, it is possible to put acrylic paint over oil paint, but it is not recommended to put oil paint over acrylic paint.
Can you paint acrylic over oil-based paint?
No, it is not recommended to paint acrylic over oil-based paint as the two types of paint do not adhere well to each other. It is best to use acrylic paint over acrylic paint or oil-based paint over oil-based paint for better results.
A water based paint whose color is mixed with egg yolk?
Egg tempera is a terrific medium with many advantages. It is safe, non-toxic, and permanent. Unlike oil paint, it will not yellow, change in color, or grow transparent over time. Unlike acrylic, it has a proven track record going back hundreds of years. Egg tempera shows the beauty of pigments off to great advantage. Colors are clear, bright, and pure. This is a terrific site that explains what-why-and how to make your own: * http://www.alessandrakelley.com/eggmedium.html
Can I paint acrylic over oil?
No, it is not recommended to paint acrylic over oil because the acrylic paint may not adhere properly to the oil paint surface.
