fresco

Meanings

• noun

  A large mural painting in tempera or fresco, executed on a damp plaster surface.

  - "The Sistine Chapel is famous for its beautiful frescoes."
  - "The ancient Romans created frescoes on the walls of their villas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80949197"

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Variants

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fresco , frescoed , frescoes , frescoing , frescos

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'affresco', meaning 'freshened up'. It refers to the technique of painting on freshly applied plaster.

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Trivia

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1. The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City is home to some of the most famous frescoes in the world.

2. Frescoes were commonly used in medieval Europe to decorate churches and monasteries.

3. The technique of fresco painting was lost in Europe for several centuries before being rediscovered in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tempera: A painting technique in which pigments are mixed with a water-based medium, such as egg yolk or casein, and applied to a dry surface.

2. Mural painting: A large painting executed on a wall or other permanent surface.

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Culture

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Frescoes have been an important part of European art history since ancient Roman times. They were commonly used in churches, palaces, and villas to decorate walls and ceilings. Frescoes are known for their vibrant colors and intricate details, which have made them a popular subject of study for art historians and conservators.

How to Memorize "fresco"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, colorful painting being created on a damp wall.
   - Visualize the artist mixing pigments with water and applying them to the plaster.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fresco' with the idea of a large, intricate mural painting.
   - Think of ancient Roman or Italian art when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: 'Fresco' is a type of 'mural' painting in 'tempera'.
   - Use the acronym F-M-T to remember the definition.

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