adjective
- relating to or denoting a painting technique using pigments mixed with hot wax
Usage: art
noun
- a painting created using the encaustic technique
- the technique of painting with pigments mixed with hot wax
Usage: art
Usage: art
Examples
- The ancient Greeks used encaustic techniques to create vibrant portraits.
- Her encaustic paintings had a unique texture from the layered wax.
- The museum displayed several Roman encaustic works.
- He learned the encaustic method in art school.
- The encaustic medium allows for rich color blending.
- Ancient encaustic portraits were remarkably well-preserved.
- She heated the wax carefully for her encaustic painting.