P4

Art Techniques and Mediums

Encaustic
A technique of hot wax painting where pigments are mixed with heated beeswax and applied to a surface.

Tempera Painting
A painting technique using pigments mixed with egg yolk as a binder.

Fresco
A mural painting technique where water-based pigments are applied onto freshly laid wet plaster.

Watercolor
A painting method using pigments suspended in a water-based solution.

Oil on Canvas
A technique using oil-based pigments applied to a stretched canvas, known for its richness and durability.

Mosaic
An art form using small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials to create an image or pattern.

Stained Glass
Colored glass pieces arranged to form decorative or pictorial designs, often used in windows.

Tapestry
A form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand, used to depict scenes or patterns.

Drawing
The creation of images using tools like pencils, pens, or charcoal to produce lines and shading.

Printing
A technique of transferring ink onto a surface, such as paper or fabric, to create multiple reproductions.

Photography
The art of capturing images using a camera, typically involving light exposure and a recording medium.

Alla Prima

It refers to a wet-on-wet approach whereby wet paint is applied to previous layers of still-wet paint, often in a single sitting.