Byzantine, Romanesque & Renaissance Egg Tempera Art Lesson | Art History, Student Project & How-To Guide
 
Explore the rich history of egg tempera painting with this complete lesson pack! Students learn about Byzantine, Romanesque, and Early Renaissance art, study enlarged examples, and create their own gg tempera painting inspired by historical techniques. Includes step-by-step instructions, student project guidance, and examples from middle school students for inspiration.
 
What’s Included:
2 pages of art history covering Byzantine, Romanesque, Medieval, and Early Renaissance painting techniques
1 page of fun and interesting facts about egg tempera
Enlarged examples for classroom or digital display
1 page “How to Make Your Own Egg Tempera” including chalk pastel pigments and tips
1 page lesson/project guide with objective, student questions, and skills acquired
Example project inspired by Giotto’s buildings, painted on wood panels (student examples included)
Why You’ll Love It:
Comprehensive lesson combining art history, technique, and hands-on creativity
Step-by-step egg tempera instructions make a complex medium accessible for students
Encourages observation, detail work, and creative decision-making
Perfect for middle school and upper elementary art classes, history-integrated lessons, or Renaissance studies