fresco
1 of 2noun/ˈfrɛs.koʊ/
Forms:frescoes
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a technique of mural painting that is done by putting watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling
C2Learn more on WikipediaFresco is a painting technique where artists apply pigments mixed with water onto wet plaster. As the plaster dries, the paint becomes part of the wall or ceiling surface, creating a long-lasting image. This method is often used for large paintings or artworks on buildings. Frescoes can be colorful and detailed, and because the paint is absorbed into the plaster, they tend to be very durable.
- The cathedral's walls were adorned with magnificent frescoes depicting scenes from biblical stories, their vibrant colors still vivid after centuries.
- The artist spent months working on the fresco, carefully applying layers of watercolor onto wet plaster to create a seamless and enduring masterpiece.
- The Renaissance masters were renowned for their skill in fresco painting, using the technique to decorate churches, palaces, and public buildings with scenes of myth, history, and religion.
- The restoration team carefully repaired the damaged fresco, delicately matching the original colors and textures to preserve the artwork's integrity.
- Visitors marveled at the frescoes adorning the walls of the ancient villa, marveling at the skill and artistry of the painters who had created them centuries ago.
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a mural painting created by applying water-based pigments onto freshly laid wet plaster
- The chapel's ceiling is adorned with a magnificent fresco depicting biblical scenes.
- Tourists admired the ancient fresco preserved on the monastery wall.
- The artist unveiled a new fresco in the town square, celebrating local heritage.
- Restoration experts carefully cleaned the damaged fresco without disturbing the original pigments.
- The museum houses a Roman fresco showing mythological figures in vivid color.