Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures by Tommaso Piroli
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"Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures" by Tommaso Piroli is a historical publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a series documenting the art and culture of ancient Rome, specifically the paintings uncovered in the archeological excavations of Herculaneum. The book showcases various artworks, connecting them to mythological themes and providing detailed descriptions that illuminate the cultural significance of the pieces. The opening of this work introduces a
series of paintings found during excavations, starting with two related figures that are identified as possibly depicting Venus and Vulcan. The text describes how the characters and their actions suggest themes of love and harmony, while also touching on the social practices of ancient times. Each painting is meticulously analyzed, offering interpretations that relate the visuals to broader mythological narratives and the cultural practices associated with Bacchus and other deities, thus setting the stage for further artistic explorations throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Piroli, Tommaso, 1752-1824 |
|---|---|
| Title | Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Herculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17233 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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