Fresco –Italian word for “fresh”
Arriccio (uh-ree-choh) –rough coat of plaster that provides a basic layer over the whole piece
Sinipie- An ocher of red earth and water used to draw features that the charcoal couldn’t handle
Intonaco- Final and finest coat of plaster covering the drawing beneath (is painted on as it is drying)
Giornata- The specific section of intonaco having a joint (edge) trying to follow figures
Secco- an area with dried plaster painted directly on (often peels off)
Steps:
Arriccio/Sinopia-
Apply arriccio plaster over entire fresco
Draw with a brush of light watered earth color
Accentuate contours with Charcoal
Fill in the features with sinopia
Intonaco- Final, fine coat goes over drawings by section
Giornata- Each blank section is called a giornata, painted on before drying
Joints- avoid distinct edges by scraping and beveling
Further Analysis:
Fresco Art was long practiced before renaissance as far back as Crete, ancient Greece, early Christians
Renaissance Frescos changed during latter part of the renaissance, utilizing cartoon drawing guides
The fresco technique of the renaissance has been appropriated in 20th century Mexican Muralism
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