Fresco (Verb)
Meaning
Paint onto wet plaster on a wall.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The artist frescoed a vibrant mural on the church wall using traditional Italian techniques.
- The ceiling was a masterpiece, with images expertly frescoed by a team of skilled artisans.
- Michelangelo's assistants helped him fresco the Sistine Chapel's vaulted ceiling with incredible detail and color.
- She spent months learning to fresco in the style of the Renaissance masters.
- As the water-logged plaster began to dry, Maria knew she had to hurry to fresco the delicate vines on the wall.