A fresco is a painting done on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, typically with watercolor pigments. In architecture, frescoes are a common decorative element used to add color and life to a building's interior or exterior. They can depict scenes from history, religion, mythology, or everyday life and are often used in conjunction with other decorative elements such as ornate moldings, sculptures, and mosaics. Frescoes can also serve a functional purpose in architecture, such as creating an illusion of depth or adding brightness to a space.
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