{"product_id":"pompeii-xxl-book","title":"Houses and Monuments of Pompeii XXL Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lost city of Pompeii in about 400 color plates, reproduced at monumental scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFausto \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fausto and Felice Niccolini, original plates from 1854\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valentin Kockel and Sebastian Schütze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taschen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL hardcover, 648 pages, about 400 plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pompeii, archaeology, Roman art and architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, German, and French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9783836556873\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it a place of honor on a large coffee table or ottoman where the fresco cover can be admired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it open on a sturdy book stand in a library or dining room, turning to a new plate each season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a classical bust, urn, or plaster relief on a console for a Grand Tour look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the Niccolini plates of Pompeii?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor lithographs published by Fausto and Felice Niccolini beginning in 1854 that documented Pompeii's buildings, frescoes, and objects as excavations progressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is the Taschen Pompeii XXL book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a 648-page XXL hardcover containing about 400 plates, with essays by Valentin Kockel and Sebastian Schütze in English, German, and French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Houses and Monuments of Pompeii in Lafayette?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can shop it at Mood by DMJ, 1120 Coolidge St. in Lafayette's Oil Center, or online with shipping throughout the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop in store at Mood by DMJ, 1120 Coolidge St. in Lafayette's Oil Center, or online with shipping across the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49317117329563,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0324\/0859\/files\/houses-and-monuments-of-pompeii-niccolini-taschen-xxl-book.png?v=1790364729","url":"https:\/\/moodbydmj.com\/products\/pompeii-xxl-book","provider":"Mood by DMJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}