What is a fresco?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. a painting made on wet plaster
- Step 1: Medieval churches in the Ohrid region are decorated with frescoes. Step 2. The paint is applied to fresh plaster so that it becomes part of the wall. Answer: a painting on wet plaster. Why not the others: The other options describe sculpture, mosaics and printing.
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