Fresco painting

Roman painting is just as alive (and inspiring) today as it was thousands of years ago. Learn all about roman fresco paintings and their influence on art!

by Jennifer Carrasco •This bird is part of a collection of four paintings of birds painted in fresco style and available in prints in my Etsy store. www.etsy.com/shop/NightinGaleStreet

The frescoes from Pompeii are more than just wall paintings from the Classical world. They present a fascinating glimpse into another culture, from its religion and mythology to its women and erotic ideals.

Fresco Painting is a technique that we associate with large scale murals. It is a skill that dates back to Classical Antiquity but reached its peak as an art form during the Italian Renaissance.

“The stunning mini Papyrus Plants.Found in the West section of the House of Ladies,frescos of massive, three stemmed,blossoming plants are painted on the walls.17th c.BC.Akrotiri,Thera island (Santorini),Cyclades,Greece.”

“Our goal is to see fresco being painted in every town” www.FrescoSchool.org I Notes on the Medium

In this lesson, students learn about frescoes and improvise their own simple fresco paintings on Plaster of Paris. This is a fun project to incorporate in the study of Renaissance art.

Photographed at the National Museum of Rome, Rome, Italy.