Pompeii.
NMR| N° d'inventaire | 22833 |
| Format | 17.5 x 24 |
| Détails | 192 p., 200 ill., paperback with dust jacket. |
| Publication | Paris, 2020 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782711874880 |
An archaeological marvel, an inexhaustible source of history, and an aesthetic gem, Pompeii has inspired generations of writers and painters. The city continues to fascinate travelers who wander its cobbled streets and contemplate the mosaics of the House of the Tragic Poet or the sublime frescoes adorning the Villa of the Mysteries. Drawing on the most recent work of archaeologists and revisiting the excavations organized from the 18th century onward, this book offers an evocative journey through Pompeian time and space. A varied iconography punctuates fascinating texts and sheds light on the art objects that have come down to us intact in their sarcophagi of lava and ash. Additional digital content allows visitors to get closer to the archaeological site: 3D reconstructions of houses, video interviews with specialists, and more. Because research conducted by the Pompeii Archaeological Park continues to reveal new facts: it was in the autumn of 79 AD (and not in August) that Mount Vesuvius erupted, causing the greatest natural disaster of Antiquity, which led to the burial of the city. By restoring the powerful visual imprint of Pompeian art, this book allows us to measure the aesthetic shock caused by the rediscovery of Pompeii. Exclusive digital content. Video interviews with archaeologists. Images of the most beautiful frescoes in very high resolution. 3D reconstruction of Pompeian houses.
An archaeological marvel, an inexhaustible source of history, and an aesthetic gem, Pompeii has inspired generations of writers and painters. The city continues to fascinate travelers who wander its cobbled streets and contemplate the mosaics of the House of the Tragic Poet or the sublime frescoes adorning the Villa of the Mysteries. Drawing on the most recent work of archaeologists and revisiting the excavations organized from the 18th century onward, this book offers an evocative journey through Pompeian time and space. A varied iconography punctuates fascinating texts and sheds light on the art objects that have come down to us intact in their sarcophagi of lava and ash. Additional digital content allows visitors to get closer to the archaeological site: 3D reconstructions of houses, video interviews with specialists, and more. Because research conducted by the Pompeii Archaeological Park continues to reveal new facts: it was in the autumn of 79 AD (and not in August) that Mount Vesuvius erupted, causing the greatest natural disaster of Antiquity, which led to the burial of the city. By restoring the powerful visual imprint of Pompeian art, this book allows us to measure the aesthetic shock caused by the rediscovery of Pompeii. Exclusive digital content. Video interviews with archaeologists. Images of the most beautiful frescoes in very high resolution. 3D reconstruction of Pompeian houses.