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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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