The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting

. Pappalardo

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J. Paul Getty Museum
16 July 2009

"This is a superbly illustrated exploration of the finest ancient frescos found in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and Rome. Visitors to the residences of ancient Rome cannot help but be astonished by their grand architecture and enchanting wall paintings, still vibrant with cinnabar reds, golden yellows, and deep greens. ""The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting"" begins with an introduction to the Roman domestic ideal that inspired these wall decorations and a discussion of the evolution in painting styles, before moving on to take readers on a stunningly illustrated tour of 28 houses in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and the city of Rome. With 150 full-colour illustrations that perfectly capture the beauty and intricacy of these ancient frescoes - rich with details of illusionistic architecture, lush gardens, exotic animals and erotic adventures - this is a compelling volume for anyone with an interest in Roman art and architecture."

By: . Pappalardo
Imprint: J. Paul Getty Museum
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 264mm, Width: 225mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.270kg
ISBN: 9780892369584
ISBN 10: 0892369582
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 July 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Umberto Pappalardo is director of excavations at Herculaneum, Inspector for excavations of Pompeii, and professor of geo-archaeology at the Instituto Universitario Suor Orsola Benincasa, Naples.