The most common support for egg tempera is ________.

a. canvas
b. wood
c. paper
d. plaster
e. fabric


b. wood

a. Incorrect. Because egg tempera has a tendency to crack if flexed, canvas is not a suitable support.
b. Correct. Because egg tempera has a tendency to crack if flexed, the rigidity of wood makes it a suitable support.
c. Incorrect. Because egg tempera has a tendency to crack if flexed, paper is not a suitable support.
d. Incorrect. Egg tempera is not commonly painted on a plaster surface.
e. Incorrect. Because egg tempera has a tendency to crack if flexed, fabric is not a suitable support.

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