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Tempera as a paint medium was developed in the early 20th century as a safe, non-toxic paint for use with younger children?

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Tempera paint has been used for thousands of years and was extensively used in early Christianity. It is a paint medium that dries quickly and is known for its detail.

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Tempera paint has been used for thousands of years and was not developed in the early 20th century. It is a paint medium that combines pigment with an egg yolk binder and water. It dries quickly to a durable matte finish and is known for its detail. It was extensively used in early Christianity to paint religious icons and by artists like Duccio in the pre-Renaissance period.

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