noun

fresco

fresco

The church is famous for its beautiful frescoes.

The church is famous for its beautiful frescoes.

He is learning the art of fresco painting.

He is learning the art of fresco painting.

a fresco / frescoes ... a type of wall painting The church has beautiful frescoes.

Synonyms: mural, wall painting

From Italian '(al) fresco', meaning 'in the cool/fresh', as the paint is applied to fresh, wet plaster.

Imagine painting on a 'fresh' wall. The word comes from the Italian for 'fresh'.

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