Arriccioci

/ˌɑːrɪˈtʃoʊtʃi/ noun

Definition

Plural of arriccio; multiple coats or layers of rough plaster used in fresco preparation.

Etymology

Italian plural variant of 'arriccio.' This form appears in specialized art historical and conservation literature dealing with fresco technique and materials.

Kelly Says

When art conservators examine cross-sections of old frescoes under microscopes, they can count the arriccioci layers and learn how many times a wall was repaired or repainted over the centuries.

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