Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fresco
Noun
/ˈfrɛs.koʊ/
Definition
A technique of mural painting on freshly laid wet plaster.
Examples
- The Sistine Chapel is famous for its stunning frescoes by Michelangelo.
- Artists in the Renaissance period often used the fresco technique to create large murals.
- She learned how to paint a fresco in her art history class.
Meaning
Frescoes are created by applying water-based pigments to wet plaster, allowing the paint to become an integral part of the wall as it dries.
Synonyms
- Wall painting
- Mural
- Plaster painting