Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afresco
Noun
/ɑːˈfrɛs.koʊ/
Definition
A method of painting on freshly laid wet plaster.
Examples
- The artist completed the mural afresco, ensuring that the colors would be vibrant and long-lasting.
- Many historical buildings in Italy feature ceilings painted afresco by renowned artists.
Meaning
The technique involves applying water-based pigments directly onto wet plaster, allowing the paint to bond with the wall as the plaster dries.
Synonyms
- Fresco
- Mural technique