The main artwork found within Pompeii are frescos, which was the most common painting style at the time. Frescos were paintings that were done straight onto the wall, using plaster and water-based pigments to create a long-lasting piece.

The New Treasures of Pompeii From gorgeous artworks to grimacing corpses, archaeologists are still uncovering the truth about life—and death—in the doomed city

Feb 17, 2025 · Here are ten of the most fascinating artifacts unearthed in Pompeii. 1. Charred Loaves of Bread. One of the most strikingly ordinary yet significant discoveries in Pompeii is carbonized bread.

Feb 16, 2025 · The destruction of Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 preserved a variety of Roman artifacts, and some of them are downright bizarre.

Aug 12, 2019 · Pompeii has consistently been a source of finds that fundamentally shape our understanding of the Roman world. In 2018 alone, two new discoveries helped to shed light on the daily lives of the Pompeiians.

Aug 27, 2010 · Scholars and tourists remain just as fascinated by the city’s eerie ruins—and the artifacts and bodies buried on that fateful day over 2,000 years ago—as they were in the 18th century.

Jan 26, 2021 · Home to some of the razed settlement’s best-preserved artifacts, including protective amulets and plaster casts of Mount Vesuvius’ victims, the museum will host a permanent display...

From intricately designed frescoes and mosaics to everyday household items, the collection of artifacts provides an unparalleled snapshot of the Roman world. The journey of these artifacts from private collections to public exhibits underscores their global significance.

Feb 21, 2024 · Pompeii’s art stands as a testament to the enduring creativity and cultural depth of the ancient Roman world. Through vibrant frescoes, intricate mosaics, and poignant sculptures, Pompeiian artists have immortalized the daily lives, beliefs, and aspirations of their civilization.

Apr 11, 2023 · Chief among these are the murals, mosaics and paintings lining the city’s walls and villas. Why was art so important in Pompeii? From mythic retellings to scandalous frescoes, Pompeii’s art has fascinated archeologists and art historians alike. And for good reason!