tranh nề
Definition
- Noun:
- Fresco: A technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid ("wet") lime plaster. The word "tranh nề" specifically refers to this classical art form. It can also refer to the painting itself created using this technique.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Những bức tranh nề trong nhà thờ này có từ thế kỷ 15. (The frescoes in this church date from the 15th century.)
- Nghệ thuật tranh nề đòi hỏi người họa sĩ phải làm việc rất nhanh. (The art of fresco requires the artist to work very quickly.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is technical and primarily used in the context of art history, classical art, and architecture. It is not a common term for general wall painting or modern murals.
Variants and Related Words
- Bích họa (Noun): Mural; a broader term for any painting executed directly on a wall or ceiling. While a "tranh nề" is a type of "bích họa," not all murals are frescoes.
- Bức bích họa khổng lồ mô tả lịch sử của thành phố. (The huge mural depicts the city's history.)
Synonyms
- Fresco: The direct and most accurate English equivalent.
- Mural painting: A more general synonym, though it lacks the technical specificity of the fresco technique.
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