THE COLOURS OF POMPEII TALK
The onsite event will take place in the Headley Lecture Theatre and the online event is via Zoom
Booking is essential
With Dr Paul Roberts, Research Keeper
The Roman world was a mass of colour – most clearly preserved in Pompeii.
In wealthy houses, mosaics, frescoes and marble panelling formed a multi-coloured backdrop to painted sculpture, terracotta objects and furniture – as well, of course, did textiles and soft furnishings.
Public temples and other monuments featured vibrant decorations, while the streets blazed with painted signs and adverts for shops, bars, and politicians.
Come and explore Roman colour through its most famous site and discover more about the role of colour in Pompeian society.
Banqueting lovers, House of the Chaste Lovers fresco, Pompeii AD 50-70 © Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
BOOKING
You can join this event in-person in the Headley Lecture Theatre or online via Zoom.
Tickets are £8 to attend.
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If you have any questions, please email us at publicprogrammes@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
