Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Encaustic Painting

The video explores the art of encaustics, a technique using beeswax, resin, and pigment, originating from ancient Greece. It highlights historical uses, such as the Fayum portraits and medieval floor tiles, and discusses how electricity made encaustic painting more accessible in the 20th century. Artists like Jasper Johns popularized it, and today, encaustics is a versatile and enduring medium.

What are the main components of encaustic materials?

• Beeswax, resin, and pigment

• Beeswax, clay, and water

• Oil, water, and pigment

• Clay, resin, and oil

Which ancient portraits are known for their use of encaustic techniques?

• Egyptian hieroglyphs

• Roman mosaics

• Fayum portraits

• Greek vases

In which century did encaustic floor tiles become popular in Britain?

• 10th century

• 13th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

How did electricity influence encaustic painting in the 20th century?

• It introduced new colors

• It made the materials cheaper

• It allowed for easier heating and application

• It made the paintings more durable

Which artist is credited with popularizing encaustic painting in the 20th century?

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Jasper Johns