The Art of Pompeii

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. freeze-framed a glorious legacy of Roman art and culture in the miraculously well-preserved remains of Pompeii. This magnificent collection by one of the world's leading antiquities photographers showcases the pictorial treasures of this most classic site. Breathtaking images bring readers inside the villas of the ancient Romans, reconstructing their daily life, unveiling their secrets, and revealing their religious customs and beliefs.