Tempera

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= an ancient, fast-drying painting medium consisting of colored pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder, traditionally egg yolk (egg tempera); renowned for durability and a matte finish; it was the primary technique for panel painting during the Medieval and Early Renaissance periods before being superseded by oil paints.


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