Project Gutenberg 2005-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 118 Piroli, Tommaso 1752 1824 Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome II. Peintures Produced by Carlo Traverso, Rénald Lévesque and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome II. Peintures" by Tommaso Piroli is a collection of engravings and illustrations that document the rich artistic heritage uncovered in the archaeological sites of Herculaneum. This work was likely published in the early 19th century, capturing the essence of the neoclassical revival in art and scholarship. The book primarily focuses on the presentation and interpretation of ancient paintings, particularly those depicting mythological figures and themes, that were excavated from the sites. The content of the book is arranged thematically, showcasing various Muses and gods from Greek mythology through detailed descriptions of each painting, highlighting their attributes and symbolism. Each piece is accompanied by commentary that explains the historical context and significance of the subjects depicted, such as Apollo, the Muses, and Bacchus. The text emphasizes the visual details, from clothing and accessories to expressions and gestures, providing insights into the customs and arts of ancient civilizations. Ultimately, this book serves both as a visual guide and a scholarly resource for understanding the cultural heritage preserved in the remnants of Herculaneum. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Herculaneum (Extinct city) -- Antiquities DG Text FR Sciences et Techniques Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 112948 2025-08-07T10:37:28.834326 text/html 105300 2021-01-26T00:43:04 text/html 3794117 2025-08-07T10:37:44.448254 application/epub+zip 3794275 2025-08-07T10:37:36.565284 application/epub+zip 109904 2025-08-07T10:37:30.986286 application/epub+zip 8019491 2025-08-07T10:37:47.374255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7985484 2025-08-07T10:37:39.277243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251466 2022-09-08T09:59:32.746015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96257 2025-08-07T10:37:28.241331 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94282 2020-12-13T08:52:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18854 2025-08-07T10:37:47.507187 application/rdf+xml 18270 2025-08-07T10:37:31.482268 image/jpeg 3878 2025-08-07T10:37:31.234268 image/jpeg 35988 2020-12-13T08:52:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 3755513 2021-01-26T00:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 3834403 2025-08-07T10:37:28.977334 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog it.wikipedia