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fresco

UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

Translations

fresconoun
frescoes
pl
UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
The church is famous for its beautiful fresco.
Церковь знаменита своей красивой фреской.
Synonyms
painting
wall painting
artwork
mural
frescoverb
frescoed
Past Simple
frescoed
Past Participle
frescoing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
The artist decided to fresco the walls of the ancient church.
Художник решил расписать стены древней церкви.
Synonyms
adorn
embellish
muralize
decorate
paint
frescoadjective
UK
/ˈfrɛskəʊ/
US
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
Used attributively to qualify nouns meaning ‘executed in the fresco technique’.
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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