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Mezzo fresco

Scope note

Fresco technique common in the latter half of the 16th century where painting was done on partially dry intonaco, with lime added to the colors to enhance their adherence. MAYER

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053364

Broader Terms used

fresco painting

Term used for

fresco, mezzo

Created

13yrs ago

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