Why Do Paintings Last for Centuries — But Your Favorite Poster Fades in Months?

Examples

1. A painting from the 1600s is still bright, but a poster on your wall has faded after just two years.
2. Your grandma’s favorite portrait hasn’t changed in decades, it's like time stood still for it.
3. Posters stuck outside in the sun get ruined by sunlight, while old paintings inside a museum stay vibrant.

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See also

• How Do Paintings Survive for Hundreds of Years?
• Why Do Paintings Outlive Their Artists?
• How Do Painters Make Colors Last for Centuries?
• How Did Artists Paint Without Mirrors?
• How Did Painters Create the Illusion of Depth Without Photography?

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