Tempera

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərə/

Definitions of tempera

noun a method of painting with pigments dispersed in an emulsion miscible with water, typically egg yolk.

Example Sentences

A1 I used tempera paint to create a colorful picture.

A2 The children enjoyed painting with tempera during art class.

B1 Tempera is a type of paint that dries quickly and is easy to clean up.

B2 The artist preferred using tempera for their detailed paintings.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of ancient tempera artworks.

C2 The restoration expert carefully cleaned the tempera painting to preserve its original colors.

Examples of tempera in a Sentence

formal The artist used tempera paint to create a detailed and precise portrait.

informal I prefer using tempera paint for my art projects because it dries quickly.

slang Let's ditch the acrylics and try out some tempera for a change.

figurative Her tempera was as vibrant as the colors on her canvas, easily changing with her mood.

Grammatical Forms of tempera

• plural: temperas
• comparative: more tempera
• superlative: most tempera
• present tense: tempers
• future tense: will temper
• perfect tense: has tempered
• continuous tense: is tempering
• singular: tempera
• positive degree: tempera
• infinitive: to temper
• gerund: tempering
• participle: tempered

Origin and Evolution of tempera

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tempera' originated from the Latin word 'temperare' which means 'to mix or blend'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a painting technique using pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder such as egg yolk, the term 'tempera' has evolved to encompass a broader range of painting techniques and mediums over time.