Questions: Artists could make their own paint by combining pigment and a(n) such as oil or water, and could control the thickness of the paint by adjusting the quantity of these ingredients.
color
encaustic
tempera
binder
Transcript text: Artists could make their own paint by combining pigment and $a(n)$ $\qquad$ such as oil or water, and could control the thickness of the paint by adjusting the quantity of these ingredients.
color
encaustic
tempera
binder
Solution
Answer
The answer is binder.
Explanation
Option 1: color
Color refers to the hue or shade of the paint, which is determined by the pigment used. While color is an essential aspect of paint, it is not the component that combines with pigment to create paint.
Option 2: encaustic
Encaustic is a type of painting technique that involves using heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments. While encaustic is a method of painting, it is not a general term for the substance that combines with pigment to form paint.
Option 3: tempera
Tempera is another type of painting medium, traditionally made by mixing pigments with a water-soluble binder such as egg yolk. While tempera is a specific type of paint, it is not the general term for the substance that combines with pigment.
Option 4: binder
A binder is the substance that holds the pigment particles together and allows the paint to adhere to a surface. Common binders include oil, acrylic, and water. The binder is the correct term for the component that combines with pigment to create paint.