Description
| Product ID: | 9781350129399 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Pompeii |
| Subtitle: | An Archaeological Guide |
| Authors: | Author: Paul Wilkinson |
| Page Count: | 256 |
| Subjects: | Conservation, restoration and care of artworks, Conservation, restoration & care of artworks, History of art, History of architecture, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Maritime history, Archaeology by period / region, Roman religion and mythology, History of ideas, Travel and holiday guides, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc, History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE, History of architecture, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Maritime history, Archaeology by period / region, Roman religion & mythology, History of ideas, Travel & holiday guides, Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, Ancient World |
| Description: | The resonant ruins of Pompeii are perhaps the most direct route back to the living, breathing world of the ancient Romans. Two million visitors annually now walk the paved streets which re-emerged, miraculously preserved, from their layers of volcanic ash. Yet for all the fame and unique importance of the site, there is a surprising lack of a handy archaeological guide in English to reveal and explain its public spaces and private residences. This compact and user-friendly handbook, written by an expert in the field, helpfully fills that gap. Illustrated throughout with maps, plans, diagrams and other images, Pompeii: An Archaeological Guide offers a general introduction to the doomed city followed by an authoritative summary and survey of the buildings, artefacts and paintings themselves. The result is an unrivalled picture, derived from an intimate knowledge of Roman archaeology around the Bay of Naples, of the forum, temples, brothels, bath-houses, bakeries, gymnasia, amphitheatre, necropolis and other site buildings - including perennial favourites like the House of the Faun, named after its celebrated dancing satyr. The resonant ruins of Pompeii are perhaps the most direct route back to the living, breathing world of the ancient Romans. Two million visitors annually now walk the paved streets which re-emerged, miraculously preserved, from their layers of volcanic ash. Yet for all the fame and unique importance of the site, there is a surprising lack of a handy archaeological guide in English to reveal and explain its public spaces and private residences. This compact and user-friendly handbook, written by an expert in the field, helpfully fills that gap. Illustrated throughout with maps, plans, diagrams and other images, Pompeii: An Archaeological Guide offers a general introduction to the doomed city followed by an authoritative summary and survey of the buildings, artefacts and paintings themselves. The result is an unrivalled picture, derived from an intimate knowledge of Roman archaeology around the Bay of Naples, of the forum, temples, brothels, bath-houses, bakeries, gymnasia, amphitheatre, necropolis and other site buildings - including perennial favourites like the House of the Faun, named after its celebrated dancing satyr. |
| Imprint Name: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-03-21 |
