Pompeian Wall Paintings There are 4 styles of Pompeian Wall Painting. Each corresponds to a particular time period and they are fairly distinct.

1 st Style also called “incrustation” 2 nd century BC divided the wall into 3 regions Used geometric designs and bright colors

2 nd Style also called “architectural” Popular around 80 BC Incorporated perspective and views – illusion created imaginary open space to make a room seem larger

3 rd Style also called “ornamental” divided the wall into sections Focal point in center – small picture usually mythological Upper – architectural Popular during reign of Augustus

4 th Style combines elements of 2 nd and 3 rd style popular during reigns of Claudius and Nero bright colors, architectural elements with mythological pictures

Which style is this? 4 th style

Which style is this? 2 nd style

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This was found in a house in Pompeii – it is called “Primavera” or spring. It is usually considered to be a goddess.

Sculpture & Architecture The following are different buildings and statues – we’ll talk about them as we go

The Pantheon was first commissioned by Agrippa – the one seen here was rebuilt after a fire by Hadrian.

Hadrian kept the original inscription M AGRIPPA LF COS TERTIUM FECIT

Hadrian Marcus Aurelius

Vespasian Commodus as Hercules