Fresques (en. Frescoes)

/fʁɛsk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A work of art consisting of a painting executed on fresh plaster.

The chapel's frescoes are magnificent.

Les fresques de la chapelle sont magnifiques.

Large-scale painting executed directly on the wall.

The church's frescoes testify to the talent of the artists of the time.

Les fresques de l'église témoignent du talent des artistes de l'époque.

The art of painting frescoes.

She specialized in Italian frescoes.

Elle s'est spécialisée dans les fresques italiennes.

From the Latin 'frescus' meaning 'fresh'.

historical fresco

Fresco representing significant events in history.

fresque historique

religious fresco

Fresco illustrating religious themes.

fresque religieuse

contemporary fresco

Fresco created by modern artists.

fresque contemporaine

fresco artist

Artist specialized in the creation of frescoes.

fresquiste

stone

Material often used in the construction of walls for frescoes.

pierre

plaster

Substance on which frescoes are painted.

plâtre

A very dynamic and colorful artistic style.

This neighborhood is known for its frescoes that add life to the walls.

Ce quartier est connu pour ses fresques qui ajoutent de la vie aux murs.

Works of art during street festivals.

The street artists' frescoes enliven the city during the festival.

Les fresques des artistes de rue animent la ville pendant le festival.