11 Jun A FRESCO FOR OUTDOOR LIVING
We are now in the middle of spring and summer and the time has come to start enjoying the outdoors and those spaces of our home that we seldom visit during the winter months. Porticoes, terraces, balconies and gardens are the places where we like to relax during the warmer months, places that can be embellished with decorations and ornaments to create a new and welcoming atmosphere.

A landscape fresco by Mariani under the portico of a villa

A landscape fresco by Mariani under the portico of a villa
To understand how we can decorate the outside of our home we spoke with Alberto Mariani.
1) Can frescoes be used to decorate outdoor areas?
“Absolutely. Frescoes were historically used to decorate interiors as well as exteriors. Thanks to the chemical reaction called “carbonatation”, the painted layer becomes extremely resistant to factors such as humidity, sunlight and external agents.

Some medieval-style paintings by Mariani Affreschi in the Castello di Montalfeo of Pavia

Some medieval-style paintings by Mariani Affreschi in the Castello di Montalfeo of Pavia
2) Can the design be ruined by external agents over time?
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