Frescoer

/ˈfrɛs.koʊ.ɚ/ noun

Definition

A person who paints frescoes; an artist who specializes in the fresco technique.

Etymology

From fresco + -er agent suffix. Though grammatically valid, this is an archaic or specialized term; 'fresco artist' or 'frescoist' is more commonly used.

Kelly Says

The rarity of this word shows how specialized and disappearing the traditional fresco skill is—these artisans once had specific status in Renaissance workshops, but now the craft is mostly a historical or restoration specialty.

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