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Another significant aspect of the Renaissance
was the development of new media with which to paint and draw. Primarily,
artists began using oil paint instead of tempera. Oil paint dried slower,
and like tempera, it was made using pigments. However, instead of using
egg yolks, oil painting used walnut or peanut oil. Artists also began using
pastels and chalk instead of being limited to charcoal. The Renaissance
also produced the first canvas, on which most paintings were created. The
interactive image to the right entitled "Self-Portrait" in 1512, was made
using red chalk on paper, while the "Last Supper" was painted on plaster
using oil paints and tempera. |
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