Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Pompeii

From the beginning of Pompeii to the end with Mount Vesuvious. the Romans had left traces of their original design and architecture.

In Pompeii their were four common style for wall paintings and architectural effects. The first style involved stucco walls that was used to resemble marble. The second style is emphasized by paintings of columns and architectural details. The third style had more intricate details. Lastly, the fourth style involved wall paintings that had panoramic scenes.

 
First Style (300-100 B.C.E.)
 
 
 
Second Style (100-20 B.C.E.)
 
 
Third Style (20 to 50 C.E.)

 


Fourth Style (40-79 C.E.)

 

For furniture, Pompeii had the same style as their Roman ancestors. They used the same form for their couches and chairs, these designs are still commonly used during this current era.

 Roman Style Couch

  
This is a modern verison of a Roman style chair.
 

One of the most popular works of Pompeii is the style of the Forum which worked as a common meeting place along with markets, courthouses, and common offices being aligned the outer edge of the space. This is now a common thing in all towns and cities done modernly today.


  
What the forum would have looked like during the time of Pompeii.

 
This is an example of a modern day forum, many
shops and office spaces are inculded along this strip.

For Pompeii I viewed Kristina P. and Paige's blogs. Kristina showed many images of past Pompeii and current Pompeii, she also discussed how perserved the city was because it was half buried. Paige discussed the four styles of Pompeii and how many of the wall murals resembled marble or other types of stones. Both blogs were very interesting and helped me view Pompeii in a more artisitic way.
 
References
All other information was taken by the textbook, History of Furniture by Mark Hinchman
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