What is tempera?
Q: What is tempera?
A: Tempera is a type of artist's paint that was used for panel painting and illuminated manuscripts in the Byzantine world and the Middle Ages in Europe.
Q: What was tempera replaced by?
A: Tempera was replaced by oil painting as the most popular medium for large paintings.
Q: What is tempera still used for?
A: Tempera is still used for Orthodox icons.
Q: Do modern painters use tempera?
A: Yes, some modern painters use tempera.
Q: What is ordinary poster paint sometimes called?
A: Ordinary poster paint is sometimes called tempera by some manufacturers.
Q: Is poster paint really tempera?
A: No, poster paint is not really tempera. It is a different type of paint called gouache.
Q: What was tempera's main use in the Middle Ages in Europe?
A: Tempera's main use in the Middle Ages in Europe was for panel painting and illuminated manuscripts.
