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Forum Name: History of the Buon Fresco
Topic ID: 12
Message ID: 2
#2, RE: History of Modern Fresco 1900-2000
Posted by Roland L. Richer on 05-Jun-04 at 05:29 PM
In response to message #0
To anyone interested in true fresco paintings of the 20th century:

Go to WWW.stannartsctr.org
to view a sample of over 20,000 square feet of incredible fresco painting done by Professor Guido Nincheri in the Former St Ann Church, now the St Ann Arts and Cultural Center. The work began in 1940 and was completed in 1948.

The Center is a non-denominational non-profit organizatione formed to save the building which houses this fabulous collection. There is an E-mail link on the site. Please forward your comments.

Answers to your Frequently asked questions:
1. Yes they are true fresco done with pigments in lime water base on wet plaster.
2. The church is located in Woonsocket, RI
3. Tours are available upon request for a very modest fee to help us save the building. E-mail AGAPE133@Cox.net