A Study of Roman Wall Paintings

Roman wall paintings have important Greek and Italic precedents. We explore the early history of Roman wall paintings, followed by an in-depth review of the famous Four Pompeian styles (200 BCE- 79 CE). We'll also examine contemporary frescoes produced in Rome.

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Ancient Sources and lost paintings
2:25 Alexander Mosaic
3:26 Nile Mosaic
3:45 Vergina, Tomb of the Fabii, Roman colors, the 4 Pompeian Styles explained
6:06 First Style (House of Sallust, Faun, Samnite)
6:56 Second Style (Oplontis, House of Griffins, Brescia sanctuary, Villa of Mysteries, Boscoreale, House of Livia, House of Augustus, Villa Farnesina, Villa of Livia at Prima Porta)
10:07 Third Style (Boscotrecase, Pyramid of Cestius)
10:51 Fourth Style (Vettii, Fronto, Domus Transitoria, Domus Aurea)
12:19 Different genres depicted
12:46 Introduction to Part 2: 2-4th century wall paintings

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