The Splendor of Roman Wall Painting

An exploration of the ancient frescos found in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and Rome. It begins with an introduction to the Roman domestic ideal that inspired these wall decorations and a discussion of the evolution in painting styles, moving on to take readers on a tour of 28 houses in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and the city of Rome.