Tempera (noun)

A painting medium in which pigments are mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as egg yolk, and applied to a surface, typically wood or canvas. It was widely used in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance before the widespread use of oil paint.

Origin:

From latin temperare "to mix", from tempera "mixture".

Examples:

1. The painting was done in tempera.
2. Tempera paintings are known for their bright colors.
3. The artist used egg yolk as a binder for the tempera paint.
4. Tempera paint dries quickly and does not yellow over time.
5. Tempera paintings are more fragile than oil paintings.