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What was the Sistine Chapel painted with?

  1. Tempera

  2. Pastel

  3. Oil

  4. Watercolor

The correct answer is: Tempera

The Sistine Chapel was painted with tempera. This is a type of paint that uses a mixture of pigments and egg yolk to create a durable and long-lasting finish. It was a common medium used in Italian Renaissance art, which is when the Sistine Chapel was painted. Pastel, oil, and watercolor are all incorrect as they were not mediums commonly used by Renaissance artists. Pastel was primarily used in the 18th and 19th centuries, while oil and watercolor were not widely used until much later. Additionally, these mediums would not have been able to withstand the humidity and smoke of the chapel, making them unsuitable for this particular project.