1. A painting technique in which pigments are applied to dry plaster, as opposed to wet plaster (buon fresco). The paint does not bond as permanently with the wall surface.
The artist chose fresco secco for this mural because it allowed more time for detailed work.
O artista escolheu o fresco seco para este mural porque permitia mais tempo para o trabalho detalhado.
2. A work of art created using the fresco secco technique.
This fresco secco from the Renaissance period shows signs of deterioration.
Este fresco seco do período Renascentista mostra sinais de deterioração.