Gli uccelli nell'arte pompeiana. The Birds in the Pompeiian Art
Pelagalli Gaetano Vincenzo - Giuseppe Paino
Valtrend
Italian and English Text.
Napoli, 2021; paperback, pp. 160, col. ill., cm 22x22.
ISBN: 88-32024-36-5 - EAN13: 9788832024364
Subject: Essays on Ancient Times,Painting
Period: 0-1000 (0-XI) Ancient World
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Weight: 1 kg
Since work focuses on birds, the authors thought it appropriate to point out their many talents and diverse attributes, include their mastery of the heavens through flight, theri beatiful external appearance exalted by dazzling colors, the sweetness of their songs, an ability possessed by few species in our animal kingdom, and their capacity to express those unique attributes with much intelligence and mastery.
The recounting of the previously described qualities engenders much respect and appreciation for these wonderful flying animals.
Hence, we were inspired to describe the major aspects of the painting present in the most important Pompeian dwellings, namely, the scenes of picturesque gardens brought to life by the lively presence of these stunning birds.