How to Use wall painting in a Sentence

wall painting

noun
  • Use a roller to cover the bulk of the wall painting in vertical sections and a smaller brush to paint near the tape.
    Madeleine Bokan, House Beautiful, 1 July 2019
  • There is a rhythm in the repetition of the forms and spacing that feels both sculptural and like a wall painting.
    Darryl Ratcliff, Dallas News, 25 July 2019
  • The restored wall painting, believed to have been painted in the 17th century, had been easy to miss.
    Elisabetta Povoledo, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022
  • This wall painting idea works well in kids' bedrooms or playrooms.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Among the finds are remnants from what are likely the oldest wall paintings ever found on the Greek mainland.
    Myrto Papadopoulos, Smithsonian, 30 Sep. 2017
  • In fact, an ancient wall painting in the tomb of Djehutihotep shows a person pouring water over the sand in front of a sledge.
    Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2014
  • But perhaps even more harmful has been the physical damage to the wall paintings.
    Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2018
  • There are also wall paintings of monkeys, which were kept as domestic pets.
    Chelsea Bailey, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2018
  • One of the most intriguing aspects of the Tut project, Agnew said, was the evaluation of mysterious brown spots that marred the wall paintings.
    Jessica Gelt, latimes.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The show will feature a range of signage, wall paintings and installations and will include a short documentary film on his life and work.
    Carolina A. Miranda, latimes.com, 12 July 2018
  • The gold wall painting looks like a series of logos chopped up and reassembled into something just short of legible.
    Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
  • There are two dozen ancient artifacts: coins, fragments of wall paintings, even glassware.
    Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2018
  • Large wall paintings, and immersive installations reflect the Swiss artist interest in the shapes and forms of Modernism.
    Mark Rapp, cleveland.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Over the years humidity and dust carried in by visitors have caused damage, as have some visitors who scratched the wall paintings.
    John Rogers, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Party poopers Four years ago, when Brazil hosted the World Cup, wall paintings and streets emblazoned in yellow and green sprouted around the nation well over a month before anyone touched the ball.
    Sebastian Smith, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2018
  • Cozy coexists with industrial, angular with curvy, slate gray and black with pops of bright color, like the orange atomic age chair in a corner of the living room and the vivid tones of the wall-to-wall paintings.
    Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2017
  • For decades, visitors to the world-famous tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt have noticed ugly brown spots covering the wall paintings lining the burial chamber.
    Jori Finkel, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2018
  • When Queen Nefertari died some 3,000 years ago, she was buried in an elaborate tomb adorned with beautiful, intricate wall paintings.
    Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 12 July 2018
  • Now, equipped with an air filtration and ventilation system, new barriers and a viewing platform, as well as restored wall paintings, the tomb is ready for the public once again.
    Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 1 Feb. 2019
  • These are decorated with exquisite wall paintings that have become some of the most prized objects in Sri Lanka’s artistic heritage.
    National Geographic, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Cain’s three-dimensional wall painting is a colorful, abstract work on brick.
    Deborah Vankin, latimes.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • An influx of tourists over the course of decades had inundated the tomb with humidity, dust, and carbon dioxide; scratches and abrasions were also threatening the longevity of the wall paintings.
    Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 1 Feb. 2019
  • The ancient Persians, who lived in what is now Iran, adorned their palaces, temples and tombs with intricate wall paintings, showcasing scenes of royal court life, religious rituals and epic tales.
    Pouya Afshar, The Conversation, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Dozens of wall paintings dot the neighborhood, bringing color to usually drab cement walls and adding to the flourishing international art scene in Dakar.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 Nov. 2019
  • Scientists blew up to life-size some photographs of the wall paintings taken in the 1920s, not long after the British archaeologist Howard Carter first entered the burial chamber, and matched them to the actual paintings.
    Jori Finkel, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2018
  • Create the illusion of architectural details with this wall painting idea.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Despite the uncertainty, the Class of 2020 band members recently completed their wall painting.
    John Benson, cleveland, 10 June 2020
  • Ella Munoz Gonzalez and Edward Williams later expanded and refurbished the large wall painting.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2023
  • But conservators worry that increases in humidity, which foster the growth of bacteria and fungi, will damage the wall paintings if the doors are opened frequently.
    Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 12 July 2018
  • The tomb, unveiled to the media on Saturday, is made of mud brick and includes wall paintings in good condition depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
    Time, 3 Feb. 2018

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