Top 5 Ancient Painting Techniques

Fresco: A technique in which pigments are applied to wet plaster.
Encaustic: A technique in which pigments are mixed with hot wax and applied to a surface.
Tempera: A technique in which pigments are mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as egg yolk.
Oil painting: A technique in which pigments are mixed with a drying oil, such as linseed oil, and applied to a surface.
Gilding: A technique in which gold leaf or powder is applied to a surface