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    Why is al fresco painting better suited to countries like Italy and Spain than to countries such as Britain and the Netherlands?

    Question #60527. Asked by Flem-ish. (Nov 13 05 1:27 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		“Buon fresco” (i.e. the application of paint to wet, freshly laid plaster) is exceptionally permanent in dry climates, but if damp penetrates the wall, the plaster may crumble and the paint with it. Consequently, the art has been practised mainly in dry countries, particularly in Italy (though not in Venice) and seldom in northern Europe.

    Copied from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art.


    Nov 13 05, 2:18 PM
    Flem-ish

    		The weather...indeed.Keeps the grass green in Ireland, may account for excellent gardening in
    Britain, but it's not helpful for al fresco painters. So y-a-y.

    Nov 13 05, 2:48 PM

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