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Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum

by Paul Roberts
$8.90
Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum
Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum

Visual journey into classical craftsmanship treasures.

If you're enamored with ancient art and history, "Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum" will be your window into a world frozen in time. The detailed imagery and insightful context provided in this book bring the sophistication of Roman life right into your hands, making it a delightful plunge into a past both tragic and beautiful. You'll appreciate how it captures the essence of the daily and artistic lives of those ancient cities.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum

by Paul Roberts
$8.90
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ISBN: 9780714122830
Authors: Paul Roberts
Publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM
Date of Publication: 2013-03-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, History
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, Art History, Ancient History
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 16 readers)

Description

With page after page of exquisite details of frescoes, mosaics, marble reliefs, jewellery, statues, glass and silverware, this beautiful little book is a visual treasury of the art of Pompeii and Herculaneum. At every turn, these close-ups of masterpieces evoke the skilled hands and practiced eye of accomplished classical craftsmen. Packed with over 150 colour illustrations, this book includes details from both well-loved and less well-known artworks accompanied by a short introduction which places them in their historical and artistic context.
 

Visual journey into classical craftsmanship treasures.

If you're enamored with ancient art and history, "Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum" will be your window into a world frozen in time. The detailed imagery and insightful context provided in this book bring the sophistication of Roman life right into your hands, making it a delightful plunge into a past both tragic and beautiful. You'll appreciate how it captures the essence of the daily and artistic lives of those ancient cities.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.