Watercolor is a kind of painting made with paints that are diluted with water. It is a technique made with watery paints and without overlapping one another, and can be used for painting on various materials, including paper, leather, canvas, etc.
The technique of the watercolor appeared in century II a. C and one of the earliest and best known examples is the "Book of the Dead" from Ancient Egypt. The importance of watercolor rose with the increasing spread and circulation of paper in the 15th century.
It is also possible to see examples of this painting in the Middle Ages, which later spread to several countries in Europe, such as England, France and Italy. At that time, this technique was mainly used to paint wood engravings. Initially, watercolor was considered a futile painting, unnecessary and too feminine for the habits of the time, and was viewed with a certain prejudice.
Watercolor is a method of painting taught in colleges, where students learn the techniques from an early age, and practice them in art, drawing, etc. classes.
Aquarela is the title of a song by composer and singer Toquinho, which talks about colors, paintings and is very aimed at children, but pleases people of all ages.
