Herculaneum : Art of a Buried CityHerculaneum : Art of a Buried City
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Book, 2013
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Current format, Book, 2013, , Available . Offered in 0 more formats"A sumptuously illustrated survey of the art and architecture of this prosperous Roman town, remarkably preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 Herculaneum, located on the picturesque Bay of Naples, was buried in the same volcanic eruption as its larger neighbor, Pompeii. But while Pompeii was covered by a relatively shallow layer of loose volcanic ash, Herculaneum was submerged in deep flows of hot volcanic mud, which preserved the upper stories of buildings, as well as organic materials like wooden furnishings and foodstuffs. This oversized volume opens with an account of the city's catastrophic destruction in AD 79, and of the excavations, underway since 1738, that have brought at least a part of its treasures back to light. It then surveys the principal public buildings and private residences that have been uncovered, including the famous Villa of the Papyri, perched to the northwest of the town. The splendid decoration of these ancient structures--in particular, their wall paintings--is presented as never before, thanks to an extensive photographic campaign carried out especially for this book. With these superb illustrations complementing an authoritative text, Herculaneum is sure to be welcomed by all students and enthusiasts of archaeology. "
"A survey of the art and architecture of Herculaneum, focusing on 25 of the site's most notable structures. Ordered chronologically. Illustrated throughout with color photographs and plans"
"A survey of the art and architecture of Herculaneum, focusing on 25 of the site's most notable structures. Ordered chronologically. Illustrated throughout with color photographs and plans"
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- New York : Abbeville Press, 2013.
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