Download or read book Gods and Heroes in Pompeii written by Ernesto De Carolis and published by L'ERMA di BRETSCHNEIDER. This book was released on 2001 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deities and heroes of the ancient Romans were popular subject matter for the frescoes which decorated the sophisticated villas of Pompeii's wealthy citizens. This richly illustraded volume highlights various depictions of the divine and heroic pantheon of ancient Rome. The text explores both the general characteristics of Pompeian painting and its specific treatment of gods and heroes.