Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Encaustic Painting

The video explores the art of encaustics, a technique using beeswax, resin, and pigment, originating from ancient Greece. It highlights historical uses, such as the Fayum portraits and medieval floor tiles, and discusses how electricity made encaustic painting more accessible in the 20th century. Artists like Jasper Johns popularized it, and today, encaustics is a versatile and enduring medium.

In which century did encaustic floor tiles become popular in Britain?

Who is Jasper Johns and what is his contribution to encaustic painting?