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between the background lime and the
pigments makes it possible to attenuate
the chromatic tones and generate a
range of different shades, with a slightly
worn effect. The cultural heritage of
Italian art and the historical value of
craftsmanship in the Affrescati collection,
blend harmoniously into a fresco that
gracefully fits into every context, bringing
undisputed refinement and great aesthetic
balance.
The unmistakable signs of tradition
The collection is characterised by its
exquisitely textured surfaces, enriched by
spatula marks, imperceptible waves and a
careful chromatic stratification that evoke
in a single moment the link with distant
worlds, with the value of the best artistic
heritages of Italian history. The sponge
technique in particular, transforms
each slab into a surface steeped in
craftsmanship, with a unique and
unpredictable character. The sensation
of being in front of a fresco is further
reinforced by the presence of cracks and
chemical reactions dotting the surfaces,
but also by the scrupulous choice of
colours - Calce, Ocra, Ombra, Lapis and
Terra, are all shades that clearly recall the
colours of the wall art, together with their
typical heritage and dusty appearance.
Every detail of Affrescati, studied
with the utmost care, is able to tell a
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