Wall Painting

Definition

Wall painting refers to the act of creating artwork directly on walls or ceilings. It can be found in various settings such as caves, temples, churches, and palaces.

Related terms

Fresco Painting: This technique involves applying pigments onto wet plaster so that they become an integral part of the wall surface.

Mural Painting: Similar to wall painting but often used to describe large-scale artworks created outdoors on public buildings.

Trompe-l'oeil: A style of wall painting that uses realistic imagery to create optical illusions and make flat surfaces appear three-dimensional.