Italian fresco

Naples Museum, Italy

Pompeii and Herculaneum were showcases for elaborate mosaic art pieces that celebrated the various Greek and Roman gods. Continue reading at Mozaico!

I simply adore a beautiful hand painted wall whether it be in the form of a mural, fresco, or faux technique. I like the thought of making your wall a piece of fine art and the wonderful muted colors that add an ancient classical appeal. Many people ask 'what is the difference between a mural and a fresco?' To the layman, a fresco and mural is the same thing – artwork done on the wall! But here is a difference.....it is the technique. A fresco is a painting executed upon freshly laid, or wet…

There are hints everywhere you look.

Fresco detail, Villa of Livia, Rome

Whilst there is something to be said for a plain white wall, murals (and the wallpapers that mimic their artistry) are a surefire way to infuse a space with colour and character. Drawing on the boldly papered walls from the House & Garden archive, we teach you how to get the mural look without hiring Michelangelo