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fresco

/ˈfrɛskəʊ/

/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

fresconoun

frescoes

/ˈfrɛskəʊ/

/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

Translations

фреска

The church is famous for its beautiful fresco.

Церковь знаменита своей красивой фреской.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

painting

wall painting

artwork

mural

frescoverb

frescoed

Past Simple

frescoed

Past Participle

frescoing

Gerund

/ˈfrɛskəʊ/

/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

Translations

расписывать

The artist decided to fresco the walls of the ancient church.

Художник решил расписать стены древней церкви.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

frescoadjective

/ˈfrɛskəʊ/

/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

Used attributively to qualify nouns meaning ‘executed in the fresco technique’.

Definitions

Relating to, executed in, or characteristic of the fresco painting technique.

The fresco murals were admired for their vivid colors and durability.

Synonyms