Early Rome/Pompeii

Verism

uncompromising truth to apperance

Tomb of the Rabirii (image)

Tomb of the Rabirii

Includes Egyptian goddess Isis, which represents renewal and rebirth

Tomb of the Rabirii

Depicts the Roman middle class

Temple of Portunus (image)

Temple of Portunus (plan)

Temple of Portunus

Built from stucco and local stone

Attached columns

Stairs lead up to a porch, defined entry

Temple of Portunus

Made to honor to the god of harbors, keys, and gates

Roman architecture style

Practical, clear, orderly design

Pompeii (image)

Forum (image)

Basilica (image)

Basilica

Used as a church

Foundation of church design

Nave and side aisles

Forum

Business located here

Temple of Jupiter at the far end

Designed to direct traffic

Plaster cast of Mt. Vesuvius victim (image)

Pompeii

Temple of Jupiter and its basilica located here

Mt. Vesuvius erupted here

Pompeii couple painting

Verist

Lady with stylus and wax tablet

Reveals literacy in Roman women

Alexander Mosaic (image)

Pompeii couple painting (image)

Alexander Mosaic

Determined and stoic expression on Alexander’s face

Lion mane hair

Elevation of Darius displaying emotion

Roman Mosaics

Opaque, flat, smooth

Built with thousands of tiny pieces

Restricted colors

Bacchanalian Mystery Rites (image)

Bacchanalian Mystery Rites

Staff associated with Bacchus/Dionysus

Pinecone with seeds, representing fertility

Fresco

Represents new life