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Frescoes and lime wash paintings are related, but they are not exactly the same thing.

A fresco is a type of mural painting done on wet plaster, typically on the interior walls of buildings. The pigments are mixed with water and then applied to the wet plaster, where they bond with the calcium carbonate in the plaster to form a durable painting. Frescoes are known for their bright colors and luminosity, and they have been used for thousands of years to decorate churches, palaces, and other buildings.

Lime wash paintings, on the other hand, are created by applying a mixture of slaked lime and water to a surface, typically a wall or other architectural element. The lime wash can be tinted with pigments to add color, and the resulting paint is often used for decoration and as a protective coating. Lime wash paintings can be thought of as a more rustic version of frescoes, as they are often more textured and less detailed than frescoes.



In summary, frescoes are a type of mural painting done on wet plaster, while lime wash paintings are created by applying a mixture of slaked lime and water to a surface. Both can be tinted with pigments to add color, but frescoes are typically more detailed and sophisticated, while lime wash paintings are more textured and rustic.