Affresco
Definition
An affresco refers to a mural painting technique where pigments are applied onto wet plaster. As the plaster dries, the pigments become embedded in the wall surface, creating a durable artwork.
Related terms
Fresco secco: A variation of affresco where pigments are applied onto dry plaster instead of wet plaster.
Buon fresco: The traditional method of affresco where pigments are applied onto freshly laid wet plaster.
Sgraffito: A decorative technique used in affresco where layers of colored plaster are scratched away to reveal underlying layers or patterns.
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