Frescos Flashcards
1
Q
What was the base layer of a fresco made up of
A
Lime plaster onto which colours were added before the plaster dried
2
Q
What interior did frescos cover every inch of
A
Palaces
3
Q
What does the Akotiri fresco show
A
Eight large ships, three boats, dolphins, people, helmets
4
Q
What substances were used to show the colour red and blue
A
Red-haematite
Blue-copper compound
5
Q
What were some limitations of frescos
A
Perspective, dimension, proportion
