The Flare Journal

Neoclassical

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painted Roman wall with panels, columns and circular medallions

History12 min read

From Pompeii to Robert Adam: Where Neoclassical Plasterwork Comes From

When Roman towns buried by Vesuvius were excavated in the 18th century, painted walls with slim panels, garlands and medallions became widely known. Robert Adam and his contemporaries...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials

Who writes the journal

By Joseph van LockeFounder, designer and maker
By Sophia MeredithInteriors and colour
By Gregory TireCraft and materials

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