Definition

The technique of painting on wet plaster, allowing the colors to become part of the wall as it dries.

Example

The artist spent months perfecting the frescoing in the cathedral.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a painting done in frescoing?

No, I haven't! What is it like?

It's a really interesting technique where the paint is applied to wet plaster.

That sounds cool! I'd love to see some examples.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frescoing → It is formed from "fresco" (from Italian *fresco*, meaning fresh) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action of a verb). The word "frescoing" refers to the act of applying fresh plaster to a surface for painting.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fresh' in 'fresco' to remember that 'frescoing' means the action of applying fresh plaster for painting.

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