The surviving frescoes exemplify the ability of the artists to incorporate different techniques and styles; consequently, these styles soon became unique as generations of artists formed specific skill sets for Santa Maria Antiqua to continue or discontinue trends seemingly at random.
The remaining frescoes showcase the artists' ability to employ various artistic approaches and styles. Over time, these distinct styles evolved into unique techniques that were then adopted by subsequent generations of artists working at Santa Maria Antiqua, who often continued or abandoned trends in a seemingly haphazard manner.