Secrets of Pompeii: Everyday Life in Ancient Rome

by Emidio De Albentiis, Alfredo Foglia (Photographer)

Overview

The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, have provided invaluable evidence of daily life, not only in Rome's provinces, but in its larger urban centers as well.
This book provides a fascinating look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares and marketplaces, how they worshipped, decorated their homes, and spent their leisure time—at the theater, in the gymnasium, and in the baths and brothels. Illustrated with photographs of architectural remains and exquisite details from a range of ancient artworks, including wall paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and carved reliefs, the book offers a glimpse into a lost world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780892369416
Publisher:	Getty Publications
Publication date:	08/25/2009
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Emidio De Albentiis is a specialist in Pompeiian studies who currently teaches art history at the University of Perugia.

Editorial Reviews

De Albentiis and photographer Foglia provide a lovely beginning to the study of the ruins of Pompeii.”—Library Journal

 “The life of the citizens is reborn in this stunning book.”—Reference and Research Book News

 “This book will intrigue anyone with an interest in Roman history and culture, or specifically in the history of Pompeii. It will also make a fine addition to all public and private libraries.”—History in Review

 “This beautiful book presents an in-depth look at every aspect of everyday life in Pompeii.”—BellaOnline.com

From the Publisher

The 79 C.E. eruption of Mount Vesuvius was a holocaust to the people of Pompeii but created and preserved a tremendous, mostly intact archaeological site to allow future generations to learn about everyday life in the Roman Empire. De Albentiis (art history, Univ. of Perugia, Italy) and photographer Foglia provide a lovely beginning to the study of the ruins of Pompeii. De Albentiis's minimal text highlights the sharp and detailed photos as he briefly covers political, economic, religious, sportive, theatrical, marketplace, dwelling, and funerary aspects of life in the famous city. For further reading, Mary Beard's more scholarly The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found or James M. Deem's Bodies from the Ash: Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii, intended for younger audiences but sufficiently enlightening, are good follow-up choices. VERDICT Possible reading audiences include beginning art or history students, high school students, devotees of coffee-table books and photography, and readers with a general interest in the subject.—Nadine Dalton Speidel, Cuyahoga Cty. P.L., Parma, OH

Library Journal