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

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True fresco is the method used with this type of fabrication, as it involves applying pigment mixed with water to a thin layer of wet, fresh lime mortar or plaster. This technique was ideal for the rapid execution and skillful application required by the Minoan plaster surfaces.

Minoans Coated the Rough Surface of Their Rubble Walls with a Fine