Question

which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?
a. fresco secco
b. buon fresco
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define fresco painting techniques

Fresco painting involves applying pigment to a plaster wall. The two primary methods are:

• Buon fresco (true fresco): painting on wet, fresh lime plaster.
• Fresco secco (dry fresco): painting on dry plaster.

Match dry plaster to the correct term

The question asks for the technique used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall.

• "Secco" is the Italian word for dry.
• Therefore, applying paint to dry plaster is called fresco secco.

Select the corresponding option

• Option a: Fresco secco (matches the definition)
• Option b: Buon Fresco (wet plaster)
• Option c: both A and B
• Option d: neither A nor B

The correct option is a (which corresponds to the radio button selection A).

Answer:

• A (Correct answer)
• B
• C
• D