Medieval Art
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Medieval art media
Colored
glass
Tiny
stones
Egg
tempera
Stone
Ivory
Byzantine mosaics used glass set at different angles, but Romans’
used tiny stones.
Artists also used egg tempera on wood supports. The paint was
made with pigment, egg yolk, and water, which created a bond to the surface.
Gargoyles were made of stone and made in the shape of combined
animal parts.
Sculptures were made of metal, ivory, and
stone
Textiles or tapestries included precious
metals
Illuminated manuscripts used paints made from various natural
pigments