How do modern frescoes differ from classical ones?
The art of creating frescoes has been known since the Middle Ages. In those days, artists decorated religious temples with monumental paintings. Their stories told about the history of religion, about saints who laid down their lives at the feet of the Lord God.
Such works were created in the following way: the walls of the temple were covered with plaster made of sand and slaked lime while it was still wet, and with brushes dipped in pigments diluted with clean water, they wrote on the still wet surface. When the plaster dried, the paints were sealed and firmly sealed into the structure of the finishing material. Therefore, they did not wear off for a long time (for centuries) and were pleasing to the eye of the common man.
Traditional execution of the fresco Source icon.spbda.ru
The artist's work required special skill. It was necessary to write very quickly, before the solution had time to dry. Once you make the wrong line, nothing can be corrected. To see the beauty of classical fresco, you need to go to Italy, visit the National Archaeological Museum and find an exhibition of frescoes from ruined ancient cities scattered around the Bay of Naples.
Applying paints to wet plaster Source www.salvabrani.com
Modern works of art are created according to a similar principle, but new materials and technologies make it possible to create this luxurious decoration quickly and inexpensively. That is why today you can see frescoes in the interior of the living room of an ordinary person - not a king, nor a high-ranking clergyman, but a simple man in the street. To create a fresco, you don’t need to invite a master to your home. There are artificial imitations on sale that are extremely affordable. They fit well into the design of residential premises. With their help, it is easy to change the visual idea of space or zone it. Such jewelry is made from environmentally friendly materials.
Why us
Buying wall frescoes in the La Stanza online store means trusting professionals. Our art project has existed since 2006. During this time, we have created thousands of images and gained an equally large number of satisfied clients. When you contact us, you will always find:
- Great quality . The online store La Stanza performs 90 percent of the work on creating frescoes on the wall manually. Our artists follow all the traditions of the masters of the old Italian school of painting and apply the image to a damp plaster layer. After all, no matter how advanced modern technologies are, a fresco is first and foremost a piece of art. And the modern fresco from La Stanza is a frost- and moisture-resistant canvas, absolutely safe for use in any room. No substances harmful to health are used in our production, so the fresco can be chosen for a children's room, bedroom or kitchen.
- Individual approach to each client . We work closely with the client from the moment of ordering until the completion of all work on the installation of wall and ceiling panels. Our designers are always ready to come to you to personally assess the installation location of the future fresco, give qualified advice and help you decide on the choice of subject. Of course, you can buy a fresco for the wall without leaving your own home. You just need to place an order in our online store by selecting an image in the catalog, where photos of wall frescoes are sorted by topic and category.
- Prices from the manufacturer . La Stanza is not an intermediary studio. We have our own full-cycle production, so we can guarantee you the low cost of fezzes for the wall and ceiling sheets. Free delivery throughout Russia by transport companies will also be a nice bonus.
- Author's images . Looking for a truly exclusive image to decorate your interior? Our artists are ready to create a fresco specifically for your order. This service guarantees that you will not see a similar fresco anywhere else.
- Professional installation . It is not enough to choose an image that is suitable in style, size and texture. Proper installation of frescoes is also important. Our craftsmen are always capable of performing seamless installation and joining, decorating a fresco with molding or decorative plaster. We will do everything to successfully complete the work on your interior.
Frescoes for walls and ceilings
Anyone can order a fresco for a wall in Moscow. We have a huge selection of wall and ceiling frescoes for modern public buildings, private houses, cottages and apartments on topics such as:
- landscapes of a modern city, locality;
- seascapes;
- images of flowers;
- still lifes;
- picturesque and artistic landscapes made in a realistic manner;
- ornaments with various repeating and asymmetrical patterns;
- ceilings;
- images of the city of Venice;
- plot painting, showing the relationships between people and, as it were, snatching snapshots from the past and present;
- ancient maps that perfectly complement the interior and develop knowledge of the geography of ancient times;
- children's murals with characters from your children's favorite books and cartoons, perfectly complementing the nursery;
- section of contemporary photography.
How to make an order
To buy frescoes for a wall or ceiling in the La Stanza store, open the catalog of frescoes, the section you are interested in, and, after carefully examining the details of the picture, click on the “calculate price” button on the one you liked the most. Please note that a wall fresco from our online store must be in harmony with the decoration of the room, wall or ceiling on which the selected work of art will be placed.
You can order a fresco on the wall via the Internet by placing the necessary products in the cart of our virtual store, having previously selected the texture and dimensions you need. Thus, you can buy ready-made frescoes by placing an order at a time convenient for you directly on our website. Buying a fresco in Moscow at affordable prices from La Stanza is the right decision! At the same time, the price will also include the services of a designer, if necessary to change the fresco and add some details.
To buy a fresco for the wall, the price of which is determined depending on the size and complexity of the execution, go to the section you need by clicking on the button of the same name, select the dimensions, texture, crop, if necessary, the part of the image that you want to see in the final work, and add your order to your cart following the instructions on the site. Prices will immediately be displayed next to the image of the fresco. As you can see, buying a wall mural in an online store is as easy as pie!
Types of modern frescoes
Traditional classical technology for making frescoes is also still used. But due to its high cost, it becomes unprofitable. Instead, other types of ancient analogues are actively used. Let's list all of them.
Modern fresco in the interior Source oooarsenal.ru
Painting on elastic plaster
This technique is as close as possible to traditional fresco. But here, instead of plaster made from sand and lime, ready-made compounds are used that allow the plaster to remain damp and elastic for a long time. Which is very convenient for the artist creating the drawing.
Plaster is applied to walls using a mounting mesh, so it lasts longer and does not crack over time. The final result in this case depends on the skill of the artist. The hands of a talented craftsman create a masterpiece of art, while the hands of an ordinary decorator will give only a replica. But in any case, finishing will be expensive. Such a fresco is unlikely to be suitable for the kitchen, but in the large hall of some wedding palace it will look great.
Painting on elastic plaster Source wik.monuraze.ru.net
Painting on canvas
This kind of work is always individual. The artist takes a canvas as a basis, primes it, and then applies a drawing with a plot on top. To make it look as natural as possible, the work is artificially aged. To do this, paint drips are formed with brushes and cracks are made. The final work is a fragile product.
Painting on canvas is a fragile product Source rupoland.ru
It cannot be washed or cleaned with brushes. To protect the image, a thin layer of wax is applied over it. The entire process of creating such a fresco is very labor-intensive, but the final product is always unique. It belongs to the luxury segment, so it is expensive. Typically, such frescoes are carefully glued to the wall using wallpaper paste or framed in beautiful frames. This manufacturing option is chosen when it is necessary to create an artificial imitation of traditional painting in the shortest possible time.
Factory products
If you need a fresco on the wall in the kitchen, in the living room of a city apartment, in the bedroom or in the corridor, you should order it from a company specializing in the production of machine painting based on plaster. The image is created not by hand, but on a printing press. A mounting mesh is used as a base, onto which elastic plaster is applied in several layers.
Factory-made fresco Source tapetatrend.hu
The finished product is mounted on any flat, smooth surface using special glue. The edges are masked with a thin layer of plaster. The design on top is protected with varnish. Over time, the picture does not crack, does not fade in the sun, and retains its original appearance for a long time. Looks like a real antique fresco. And only the eye of an experienced specialist can distinguish machine painting from the work of a real artist.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in finishing materials.
Fresco based on non-woven fabric
This is also a mass-produced product, so it has an affordable price. Such a fresco is created as follows:
Fresco on non-woven base Source alsiraj.com.ly
- A thin layer of plaster is applied to the interlining.
- Using a printer that prints photo wallpaper, a picture is created.
- The image is artificially aged (a network of small cracks is formed over the entire area of the product, giving the finish the effect of antiquity).
- At the final stage, the fresco is coated with special impregnations that can protect the design from moisture and ultraviolet radiation.
Fresco wallpaper for interiors Source dekor.expert
The result is something like wallpaper. Such a fresco can be glued like ordinary rolled canvases. You can use it to decorate an entire wall or a fragment of it. Unlike ordinary wallpaper, the fresco has a large width, so the pasted canvas has no joints. This only enhances the effect.
Gluing up the decor will not be difficult. To do this you need:
- pre-prepare the base (remove the old finish, carefully level the surface, prime the wall);
- close windows and doors;
- apply glue for non-woven wallpaper on the back of the fresco and on the wall;
- attach the canvas to the base;
- Gently smooth the front surface using a rubber roller.
The fresco is glued like wallpaper Source hi.aviarydecor.com
It is important to ensure that there are no air bubbles. If they remain, it will negatively affect the appearance of the finish. Defects will indicate the artificial origin of the decor.
Self-adhesive mural
Such products belong to the most budget segment of the market. At its core, these are ordinary photo wallpapers. The basis of the fresco is a self-adhesive canvas, which is covered with a protective film on the reverse side. A special composition is applied to the front side. It definitely contains river sand. Using digital printing, any image is superimposed on this layer.
Fresco on a self-adhesive basis Source uptoyou-eg.com
Types of frescoes
Today it is not necessary to invite an artist to paint the walls; it is enough to order a modern fresco, which contains only natural ingredients, such as sand mixture, lime, paints, and adhesive mixture. The drawing can be made from a photo or sketch. There is a large selection of frescoes for the interior, such as: on plaster, on non-woven fabric, on canvas, on self-adhesive and on a rigid basis.
The photo shows an interior with a thematic fresco from the life of the Middle Ages, which occupies two walls of a spacious dining room in a classical style.
Plaster based
A wall fresco based on plaster is suitable for a classic interior. The technique is close to creating ancient frescoes. It is made of plaster based on a mounting mesh. The drawing is applied with paints. It is attached to the wall or ceiling with glue, the edges are decorated with plaster, so the design looks like it has been molded into the wall.
Painting on non-woven fabric
Painting on non-woven fabric is done using a photo wallpaper printer. After applying a drawing or photo, the image is aged. It can be applied to slightly uneven walls using non-woven photo wallpaper technology. Such a fresco can be made on an entire wall with a landscape of distant Venice or Paris.
Fresco on canvas
This type is very popular. Plaster is applied to the canvas, then drawing. After this, the artificial aging method and wax coating are applied. It can be made from an exclusive photo, or be standard, framed or without. A fresco without a frame can be glued to the wall using wallpaper glue. Dust must be removed only using a dry method.
The photo shows a fresco that, in composition with arches, creates an imitation of an open balcony. For such an interior, the walls should be neutral in color.
Self-adhesive
The self-adhesive fresco is produced using digital technology. Sand is applied to the finished photo of the required size on the front side and self-adhesive film on the other. Such a fresco can be glued to a worn and degreased surface of the ceiling or wall. The wallpaper is similar to the photo and, due to its thin thickness, does not hide the defect in the walls.
On a rigid basis
Painting is done on a rigid base, which is limited in size (maximum parameter 3x1.5 meters). Printed on a hard prepared board, it can be framed in the interior, or simply glued to the wall.
Where is the best place to hang murals?
There are only two options for using the described type of decor. Most often they decorate walls. There are no restrictions here. The main thing is that the color and plot fit perfectly into the chosen stylistic concept. Large images look good, but sometimes it makes sense to use only a small fragment.
If the house has high ceilings, you can decorate them with frescoes. This decor looks good in classic interiors. There, the frescoes are necessarily additionally decorated with stucco.
Fresco in a classic interior Source hronika.info
Frescoes pasted into niches, on ledges, on columns are always spectacular. With the right choice of color and image, you can achieve original results. Hang a canvas in a niche that depicts an open window or balcony door overlooking the endless expanse of the sea; a perspective will appear that will break the boundaries of space and create a feeling of lightness. This will make the room seem larger.
The right image breaks the space Source wallpapersafari.com
What is a wall mural?
A wall fresco is a product consisting of a durable non-woven base, on top of which flexible elastic plaster is applied using the secret technology of our masters. All murals are made almost one hundred percent by hand, which guarantees an intimate atmosphere where these murals will be placed. Therefore, buying a fresco on the wall is the right choice if you want to have an exclusive interior. At the same time, you can order an individual image or buy ready-made frescoes for the same price. This cost will increase or decrease only when the size of the product changes.
What role do frescoes play in the interior?
The main function of the described products is room decor. Using them, you can create a certain mood, give the interior a character, and emphasize the status and taste of the owner.
Experienced designers use frescoes to zone space. This technique is actively used when the kitchen is combined with the living room. If in the second part of the room, where a recreation area will later appear, you hang a fresco on the wall, it will distract attention from the technical contents of the kitchen and draw an invisible line between two spaces with different purposes.
Correct zoning Source zikam.satom.ru
Frescoes can compensate for the shortcomings of the room. This is another of their main functions. By choosing a color, pattern, size, you can visually expand the space or, conversely, narrow it, make the ceilings higher than they actually are.
To decorate low rooms, experts recommend using frescoes with a vertical pattern. This could be an image of a forest or the facades of tall buildings. Hang an image of stone vaults and sky bridges on the wall and you will get a feeling of complete freedom. The method works flawlessly when the fresco from the wall very smoothly transitions to the ceiling. A light canvas depicting perspective completely breaks the space and changes it beyond recognition. In order for the puzzle of overall harmony to fit, it is important to support the image with other interior items.
It seems that the room has a continuation Source artsten.ru
Design and story
Modern printing technologies make it possible to create large canvases with any design, with any image. An ordinary person, studying catalogs of existing offers, can easily become confused: manufacturers have so many ready-made plots.
To choose the most suitable fresco for the kitchen or living room, you need to focus on the style of the room and the colors of the interior. It is important to keep in mind the functionality of the room and the role that the large image will play.
Landscapes are traditional for the classics Source perspectiva-art.ru
Choice of design and image
A pattern can be used to divide a room into zones or create an accent. You need to choose the theme of the image based on the style of the room. For a classic interior, you can use famous paintings, stylized portraits from photos, historical panoramas, flowers, the face of a saint. You can also make an iconostasis from frescoes. For the ceiling, a picture of the sky with clouds, flying birds or angels is suitable.
In the photo, the image of the sky and the stucco edging on the ceiling create an imitation of a window and make the interior airy. This design is suitable for low or dark rooms.
In a modern interior, abstract paintings are suitable, where the emphasis is on shape and color. Also popular are images simulating the view from a window or balcony of a city panorama or the beach. The pattern of branches and flowers can be in both pastel and bright shades.
Video description
The video shows how you can use frescoes in a bedroom interior:
Children's
The ideal place for a fresco is the wall next to which there is a bed. When falling asleep, the child will look at the drawing, calm down and fall asleep. To make this possible, you need to use a beautiful natural landscape or a scene from your favorite fairy tale as a plot.
It’s good if the colors are moderately bright. They will allow the baby not to get bored and maintain concentration on the image for a long time. It is useful to immediately abandon pictures that are created using a palette that irritates the child’s nervous system.
Design features
Fresco is a technique of painting on wet or dry plaster using paints and brushes. In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the method of painting only on wet plaster was used, which, after drying, formed a film, which made the fresco durable. Today, a fresco in the interior is called any wall painting using paints, brushes and an airbrush, which makes installation work easier.
In a modern interior you can find a fresco in different techniques and with different patterns, which can be applied not only to plaster, but also to another base. This design option is suitable for a classic interior, where all the canons of decoration and furniture are observed, as well as for modern design.
Video description
The video shows how you can decorate a children's room:
Hallway
And here the fresco can be useful. For many people, the hallway is a narrow, dark room, very cramped and small. To decorate it, decor is used that can visually expand the space, make it light and spacious.
A fresco made in light colors is best suited for this. In addition, it can increase the presentability of that part of the home that first welcomes guests. You need to choose a fresco taking into account the specific geometry of the room and furniture design. If the room has a long narrow shape, you can decorate one wall with a colonnade overlooking the blue sea. It will turn out very beautiful.
Generalization
Today, you don’t need to be a great artist to decorate a room with a fresco. There are imitations on sale, made using different technologies. If desired, the client can order any drawing and even make his own portrait. The cost of the finished decoration is influenced by the choice of manufacturing method. There are extremely affordable products, and there are very expensive analogues. The highest cost is for work produced in the traditional way.
A little more attention!
Write in the comments what you think - is decorating with frescoes a way to bring art into your home, or is it all unnecessary pathos?
Ratings 0
Read later
