Status
Available
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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