Houses and Monuments of Pompeii XXL Edition
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The lost city of Pompeii in about 400 color plates, reproduced at monumental scale.
Fausto & Felice Niccolini: Houses and Monuments of Pompeii is Taschen's complete reproduction of Le case ed i monumenti di Pompei, the landmark work the Niccolini brothers began publishing in Naples in 1854. Created as excavations were revealing the city in new detail, their color lithographs recorded Pompeii's architecture, wall paintings, and objects with a richness few had achieved before.
The volume gathers all of the plates, about 400 in total, showing frescoed walls, floor plans, temples, baths, theaters, and private homes, a vivid picture of Roman life before Vesuvius erupted. Essays by archaeologist Valentin Kockel and art historian Sebastian Schütze explain the history of the excavations and how Pompeian style went on to shape architecture, painting, and interior design. Published in Taschen's XXL format, the 648-page hardcover has text in English, German, and French and makes a commanding centerpiece.
Book Details
- Artists: Fausto and Felice Niccolini, original plates from 1854
- Text: Valentin Kockel and Sebastian Schütze
- Publisher: Taschen
- Published: 2016
- Format: XXL hardcover, 648 pages, about 400 plates
- Subjects: Pompeii, archaeology, Roman art and architecture
- Language: English, German, and French
- ISBN: 9783836556873
Styling Suggestions
- Give it a place of honor on a large coffee table or ottoman where the fresco cover can be admired
- Display it open on a sturdy book stand in a library or dining room, turning to a new plate each season
- Pair it with a classical bust, urn, or plaster relief on a console for a Grand Tour look
The Perfect Gift
A remarkable gift for history lovers, architects, classicists, and designers who draw on Pompeian color and ornament. Save it for major milestones, such as a retirement, a new home, a graduation in architecture or classics, or a special anniversary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Niccolini plates of Pompeii?
Color lithographs published by Fausto and Felice Niccolini beginning in 1854 that documented Pompeii's buildings, frescoes, and objects as excavations progressed.
How large is the Taschen Pompeii XXL book?
It is a 648-page XXL hardcover containing about 400 plates, with essays by Valentin Kockel and Sebastian Schütze in English, German, and French.
Where can I buy Houses and Monuments of Pompeii in Lafayette?
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