Painting Pompeii: painters, practices, and organization

The study of Roman wall painting has long prioritized formal styles and iconography, with recent attention paid to the visual and spatial significance of murals. In comparison, Roman wall painters, who are often treated as members of anonymous ‘workshops’, have received relatively little scrutiny.[1] This concise volume, however, investigates the paintings at Pompeii, as its … Continue reading Painting Pompeii: painters, practices, and organization