Question

what is gesso?
a. a technique used by many renaissance artists
b. a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a painting
c. a mixture of egg yolk and pigment used to harden paint

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c

Explanation:

Define gesso and its primary function

Gesso is a white paint mixture consisting of a binder mixed with chalk, gypsum, and pigment, used in artwork as a preparation for any number of substrates such as wood panels or canvas.

Evaluate the given options

• Option a describes a technique, whereas gesso is a material/medium.
• Option b correctly identifies gesso as a surface preparation or primer used before painting.
• Option c describes egg tempera, not gesso.

Select the correct option

Option b is the most accurate definition of gesso.

Answer:

• a. a technique used by many Renaissance artists
• b. a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a painting (Correct answer)
• c. a mixture of egg yolk and pigment used to harden paint