The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting by Pappalardo, Umberto

The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting

Visitors to the former residences of wealthy ancient Romans cannot help but be astonished by their grand...
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Author: Umberto Pappalardo
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The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting by Pappalardo, Umberto

The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting

$105.76

The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting

$105.76
Author: Umberto Pappalardo
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Visitors to the former residences of wealthy ancient Romans cannot help but be astonished by their grand architecture and enchanting wall paintings, still vibrant with cinnabar reds, golden yellows, and deep greens. The beauty and intricacy of these ancient frescoes are showcased in the sumptuous volume Domus: Wall Painting in the Roman House, published by the J. Paul Getty Museum in 2004 and now available in this abridged and affordable edition.
Following an introduction to the Roman domestic ideal that inspired these wall decorations and a discussion of the evolution in painting styles, the author conducts a tour of twenty-eight houses in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and the city of Rome. Here are painted scenes--rich with fabulous details of illusionistic architecture, lush gardens, exotic animals, and erotic adventures--impressive in their display of technical mastery and enduring in their visual impact.

Author: Umberto Pappalardo
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 05/01/2009
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 10.30h x 8.60w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780892369584


Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2009
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 248

About the Author

Umberto Pappalardo is director of excavations at Herculaneum, inspector for excavations at Pompeii, and professor of geoarchaeology at the Istituto Universitario Suor Orsola Benincasa in Naples.


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