Sculptures of the Pompeii culture
The architecture is unique and reflects the flourishing Roman art of the city. Roman and Greek theaters sports and banquets were prevalent. The worship of the Egyptian god Dionysus and the goddess Isis is reflected in the temples and statues in homes which were an important part of the lifestyle beliefs and cultural rituals including the residences of the upper class. Women could own large businesses and manage their own properties. Ancient restaurants and food storage facilities widely used underfloor heating in various rooms and sloping roofs led to central openings to collect rainwater in underground tanks.
The atrium entrance hall of an ancient Roman house in Pompeii Italy reflects ancient architecture and art. A central pool compulvium collects rainwater falling from openings above.
The discovery of paintings and sculptures emphasizing pleasure reflects the culture that often appeared in paintings blending the luxury of the wealthy's villas with the city's prosperity as a center of trade and entertainment complete with large amphitheaters for gladiatorial combat a tourist attraction for merchants from nearby lands and Pompeii as a wealthy port and a refuge for Greeks facilitating the exchange of ideas and philosophies, as well as major trade in industries such as wine olive oil and textiles. More than 150 establishments and public baths were present reflecting a full range of Roman lifestyles.
Ancient frescoes wall paintings inside the hall of the House of the Vettii Casa dei Vettii a nobleman's residence in the ancient city of Pompeii Italy reflect the art of the ancient Roman Empire.
Greek homes were adorned with ancient Roman frescoes made from over a million small pieces of colored stone on a beautiful and intricate mosaic background. Images of masked street musicians performing various arts cobblestone streets with raised stone crosswalks for pedestrians to cross without getting dirty situated in a fertile commercial and agricultural area. Images of satyrs from Greek mythology and other gods including sea creatures, adorn the floors of large houses. Scenes of the war between Alexander the Great and Darius III and the famous Faun are all depicted. Ancient Roman art made from over a million small pieces of colored stone is preserved under volcanic ash.
Ancient frescoes and mosaic fountains inside the House of the Small Fountain at the archaeological site of Pompeii Italy.
Images of satyrs and sea creatures adorning the floors of luxurious large houses in the city the war of Alexander the Great and the use of over 1.5 million small stone pieces to depict the city's opulence. Figures of Narcissus Leda and the swan from Greek mythology Apollo and Venus are frequently found in temples in Pompeii. Numerous works of art and statues of Greek and Roman gods reflect Greek cultural influence. Today archaeologists have discovered replicas of statues from that era. Famous Greek sculptures include the statue of Doryphoros as well as frescoes and mosaics depicting stories from ancient Greek mythology. Pompeii has become the ruins of a magnificent ancient city a complete and valuable relic of an ancient civilization featuring Roman architecture.
