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wet fresco

[/wɛt ˈfrɛskoʊ/]
nounpl: wet frescoes or wet frescos
fresco úmido
1. A fresco painting technique where pigments are applied to freshly laid, wet plaster, allowing the paint to become an integral part of the plaster surface as it dries
The Sistine Chapel ceiling is a masterpiece of wet fresco technique.
O teto da Capela Sistina é uma obra-prima da técnica de fresco úmido.
2. Also known as buon fresco; distinguished from dry fresco (fresco secco) where paint is applied to dry plaster
Artists prefer wet fresco for its durability and vibrant colors.
Os artistas preferem o fresco úmido pela sua durabilidade e cores vibrantes.
Synonyms
buon frescotrue frescofresco on wet plaster
Antonyms
dry frescofresco secco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fresco úmido
Standard term used in art education and museums
Portugal
afresco a húmido
Traditional terminology used in art historical texts
General
buon fresco
Italian term commonly used internationally in art contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

master the wet fresco technique
apply pigment while the plaster is wet
achieve permanence through wet fresco
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