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fresco a secco

[FRES-koh ah SEK-koh]
nounmasculinepl: frescos a secco
fresco a seco
1. A painting technique in which pigments are applied to dry plaster rather than wet plaster, as opposed to true fresco (buon fresco)
The artist chose fresco a secco for this wall painting because it allowed more time for detailed work.
O artista escolheu fresco a seco para este painel porque permitia mais tempo para o trabalho detalhado.
2. A work of art created using this dry plaster painting method
This fresco a secco from the Renaissance period shows remarkable preservation.
Este fresco a seco do período renascentista mostra uma preservação notável.
Synonyms
dry frescofresco secco
Antonyms
buon frescotrue fresco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fresco a seco
Standard term used in art and architecture contexts
Portugal
fresco a seco
Standard term used in art historical discussions
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