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Encaustic painting (technique)

Scope note

Use for the technique of painting with pigments dispersed in molten wax. For the technique of decorating clay, use "encaustic decoration."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053353

Broader Terms used

<painting techniques by medium>

Created

13yrs ago

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