noun

fresco

fresco

The church is famous for its beautiful fresco.

The church is famous for its beautiful fresco.

He is learning the art of fresco painting.

He is learning the art of fresco painting.

((a/the)) fresco a type of wall painting The church is famous for its beautiful fresco.

Synonyms: mural, wall painting

From Italian 'fresco', meaning 'fresh', because the painting is done on fresh, wet plaster.

Think of painting on a 'fresh' wall. The word itself sounds like 'fresh coat'.

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