Gods and Heroes in Pompeii

by Ernesto De Carolis

Other authorsErnesto De Carolis
Hardcover, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

709.37

Collection

Publication

J. Paul Getty Museum (2001), Edition: 1, Hardcover, 84 pages

Description

The deities and heroes of the ancient Romans were popular subject matter for the frescoes which decorated the sophisticated villas of Pompeii's wealthy citizens. This richly illustraded volume highlights various depictions of the divine and heroic pantheon of ancient Rome. The text explores both the general characteristics of Pompeian painting and its specific treatment of gods and heroes.

Language

Original publication date

2001

Physical description

84 p.; 9.78 inches

ISBN

0892366303 / 9780892366309
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