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fresco

UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

Translations

fresconoun
frescoes
pl
UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
The ancient frescoes in the chapel have been beautifully preserved over the centuries.
Les anciennes fresques de la chapelle ont été magnifiquement conservées au fil des siècles.
Synonyms
painting
wall painting
artwork
mural
frescoverb
frescoed
Past Simple
frescoed
Past Participle
frescoing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
Additional translations
fresquerVerbe rare en français, employé dans le domaine des arts.
Synonyms
adorn
embellish
muralize
decorate
paint
frescoadjective
UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
Used attributively to qualify nouns meaning ‘executed in the fresco technique’.
muralSe dit d'une œuvre peinte à fresque.
The fresco murals were admired for their vivid colors and durability.
Les peintures murales étaient admirées pour leurs couleurs vives et leur durabilité.
Synonyms
fresh
cool
chilly
crisp
refreshing
brisk
invigorating

Definitions

fresconoun
A technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid, or wet lime plaster, allowing the paint to become an integral part of the wall.
The ancient frescoes in the chapel have been beautifully preserved over the centuries.
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.
The artist spent months creating a fresco that depicted scenes from the city's history.
frescoverb
To paint on a freshly laid or wet lime plaster surface with water-based pigments.
The artist decided to fresco the walls of the chapel to create a vibrant and lasting mural.
frescoadjective
Relating to, executed in, or characteristic of the fresco painting technique.
The fresco murals were admired for their vivid colors and durability.
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