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| Giotto, Lamentation, 1305-06 Example of Dry or Fresco Secco |
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| Michelangelo, Portion of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-12 Example of wet or Buon Fresco |
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Short But Sweet: Fresco
Johanna explains wet and dry fresco and the differences between them.
Note that fresco secco is much brighter than buon fresco. Also you will notice the patchy aspect of the blue sky in Giotto's, Lamentation. This patchiness happens because the paint dries faster than it can be applied. Also, the color is fading and/or chipping off. This is a negative aspect of fresco secco. Neither of these problems happen in buon fresco because of the wet lime plaster.
Tune in next week for another Arts and Facts Short but Sweet! Have a great week everyone!
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