Question

what is buon fresco?
a. a good fresco painting
b. when paint is applied to dry plaster wall
c. a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster
d. none of the above

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define buon fresco

"Buon fresco" (Italian for "true fresco") is a mural painting technique in which alkaline-resistant pigments, ground in water, are applied directly onto wet, freshly laid lime plaster.

Evaluate the given options

• Option a ("a good fresco painting") is a literal translation of the Italian words but does not define the technical artistic method.
• Option b ("when paint is applied to dry plaster wall") describes "fresco secco" (dry fresco).
• Option c ("a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster") accurately defines the technical process of buon fresco.
• Option d ("none of the above") is incorrect because option c is correct.

Answer:

• a. a good fresco painting
• b. when paint is applied to dry plaster wall
• c. a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster (Correct answer)
• d. none of the above