02337cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500490014526400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050802300041152012430064153400450188465300460192985600430197599900170201817231UtSlPG20260610133413.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aDG1 aPiroli, Tommaso,d1752-182410aAntiquités d'Herculanum, Tome I. Peintures 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-05  aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and Distributed
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Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)  a"Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome I. Peintures" by Tommaso Piroli is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This book examines and illustrates the remarkable archaeological finds from the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, focusing particularly on its paintings. This work aims to offer insight into the artistic and cultural heritage that has survived from antiquity, celebrating the beauty and importance of these ancient artworks.  The book contains detailed descriptions and engravings of various paintings that were discovered during excavations in Herculaneum and surrounding areas, highlighting their historical context and significance. Each section is accompanied by a visual representation, capturing the intricate designs and themes that reflect the myths, daily life, and deities of ancient Rome. The text serves as an exploration of not only the aesthetic qualities of these artworks but also their implications for understanding Roman culture and art, illustrating themes ranging from mythology to domestic life. The detailed approach allows art enthusiasts and historians alike to appreciate the depth and richness of Herculaneum's archaeological treasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHerculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17231  c58619d58619