"Pompeii, Its Life and Art" by August Mau is a journey into a frozen moment in time. It examines Pompeii, an ancient city brimming with life before its sudden and catastrophic end at the hands of Mount Vesuvius. The book reveals insights from the author’s deep study of the city's remains, bringing to life the rebuilding endeavors of its people and the customs and arts that defined their world. The opening introduces the city's prime location near the volcano and the rich environment that helped it thrive. It highlights the city's growth, the traditions of its residents, and the changes it went through before the eruption. Through a comprehensive examination of the excavated findings, the book creates a clear picture of Pompeii's vibrant past, setting the stage for a further investigation of the archeological treasures to come.
Pompeii, Its Life and Art
By August Mau
Unearth the story of a bustling city tragically frozen in time by a volcanic eruption, revealing the daily lives, art, and architecture of its vibrant inhabitants before their sudden demise.
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About the AuthorAugust Mau was a German art historian and archaeologist who worked with the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut while studying and classifying the Roman paintings at Pompeii, which was destroyed with the town of Herculaneum by volcanic eruption in 79 AD. The paintings were in remarkably good condition due to the preservation by the volcanic ash that covered the city. Mau first divided these paintings into the four Pompeian Styles still used as a classification.
August Mau was a German art historian and archaeologist who worked with the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut while studying and classifying the Roman paintings at Pompeii, which was destroyed with the town of Herculaneum by volcanic eruption in 79 AD. The paintings were in remarkably good condition due to the preservation by the volcanic ash that covered the city. Mau first divided these paintings into the four Pompeian Styles still used as a classification.
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