Wall Fragment with a Peacock, about 70 AD, Roman. Fresco. The J. Paul Getty Museum
Handling Session: Fresco Painting
Handling Session
GETTY VILLA
The Getty Villa
How were ancient frescoes painted into wet plaster? Learn about the oldest-known painting medium in this multisensory handling session. Touch tools and materials used by ancient wall painters, including plaster, marble dust, sand, pigment, and trowels. This is a free, drop-in program.
