Fresco describes painting applied to what surface?

• A. Painting on dry canvas
• B. Painting on wet plaster walls
• C. Painting on glass
• D. Painting on stone

Answer: (B)

Fresco describes painting on wet plaster walls. The pigments are applied to a freshly laid lime plaster while it’s still damp, so as the plaster dries it chemically bonds with the pigment, creating a durable mural. This is what sets true fresco apart from other surfaces or methods. Painting on dry canvas, glass, or stone involves different processes and isn’t fresco.