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What is the term for art that combines different materials, like paint and gold leaf, on a wooden panel?

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Tempera is a painting technique employed in the Renaissance era and earlier. It involves mixing pigments with a water-soluble binder, often egg yolk, resulting in luminous and durable artworks on wood panels characterized by precise details and vivid colors.

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What is the term for art that combines different materials, like paint and gold leaf, on a wooden panel?

• Fresco
• Sfumato
• Tempera
• Triptych