Which of the following best defines secco fresco? a. A technique in which paint is applied with water based paints on plaster b.
A type of fresco that is sprayed with water when it in finished c. A technique in which paint is applied to a dry plaster wall d. None of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.
Answer: C. A technique in which paint is applied to a dry plaster wall.
Explanation:
According to Wikipedia.org, "Fresco-secco (or a secco or fresco finto) is a wall painting technique where pigments mixed with an organic binder and/or lime are applied onto a dry plaster. The paints used can e.g. be casein paint, tempera, oil paint, silicate mineral paint. If the pigments are mixed with lime water or lime milk and applied to a dry plaster the technique is called lime secco painting. The secco technique contrasts with the fresco technique, where the painting is executed on a layer of wet plaster."
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