Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Encaustic Painting

Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Encaustic Painting

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Arts, History, Design

9th - 10th Grade

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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