fresco - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • paint: In 1845 he painted the fresco of " The Spirit of Religion " for the House of Lords.

Adjective modifier

  • 'al: Drink or dine next to a blazing log fire in winter or 'al fresco ' on our secluded patio in summer.
  • splendid: The palace originally had many stories, was built of ashlar blocks and had walls decorated with splendid frescoes.
  • medieval: Fragments of medieval frescoes can be seen in the Agricola Tower of the old Castle.
  • ancient: Climb the imposing Rock Fortress and view the ancient frescoes.

Preposition: on

  • terrace: In summer, dinners are eaten al fresco on a large terrace.

Modifies a noun

  • dining: Outside, the al fresco dining area is at the rear of the house where lawns lead to open fields with woods beyond.
  • eating: Al fresco eating is part of the chic deal.
  • decoration: He is also responsible for the extensive cycles of mosaic and fresco decoration, from which the church is justifiably famous.
  • painting: The custom then was to decorate the walls of tomb chambers either with fresco paintings or with painted or incised tiles.
  • meal: Take Away Ideal for a quick snack or an al fresco meal without the washing up.
  • painter: He studied in Florence and became a muralist and fresco painter.

Possessives

  • dining: Garden with a large decking area, ideal for ' al fresco ' dining.

Noun used with modifier

  • century: A feature of the nave over the chancel arch and along the walls are the 19 th century frescoes by Edward Frampton.

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