4: Painting — Art Media and Techniques

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    • 4.1: Painting
      This page covers the history and techniques of painting, starting with ancient Greek artists and defining painting as the application of pigments. It introduces six major mediums: encaustic, fresco, tempera, oil, watercolor, and acrylic, detailing their characteristics and historical context. The discussion includes challenges faced by traditional techniques, exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', and highlights mixed media and gouache.

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