Minoans coated the rough surface of their rubble walls with a fine white lime plaster that required rapid execution and great skill. Which painting method was used with this type of fabrication?

A) Watercolor
B) True fresco
C) Fresco secco
D) Tempera

Lime Plaster

A type of plaster made from lime, water, and sand, used historically for coating walls, ceilings, and exteriors, known for its durability and environmental benefits.

True Fresco

A mural painting technique in which water-based pigments are applied onto freshly laid wet plaster, allowing the paint to become an integral part of the wall.

Fresco Secco

A mural painting technique where pigments mixed with binders are applied onto dry plaster, in contrast to fresco painting on wet plaster.