What does GESSO mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

1. a white, plaster-like mixture used as a ground for painting, sculpture, and other art forms
2. a similar mixture used for coating walls and ceilings

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdʒɛsoʊ/
• UK: /ˈdʒɛsəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gesso" comes from the Italian word "gesso," which means "chalk." It has been used in art since the Middle Ages as a primer for paintings and sculptures. Today, it is still commonly used in the art world and in the construction industry as a wall coating.

Synonyms:

• plaster
• putty
• whitewash

Related Words:

• paint
• chalk
• clay
• stone
• glaze

Example Sentences:

1. The artist applied a layer of gesso to the canvas before starting the painting.
2. The walls of the old house were covered in a layer of gesso that was peeling away.