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Antique Eurythmics: “TABLEAU VIVANTS” at POMPEII

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dave

When the ruins of Pompeii came to light, they caused a revolution in taste- stripping away rococo gilt, reshaping the female figure, and leaving a deposit of pseudo-Greek temples from Moscow to Mississippi; although what sometimes passed for “classical” would … Continue reading →

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FROM POMPEII to Madame de Pompadour:Games People Play

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Dave

When the volcano Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as a host of luxury villas overlooking the Bay of Naples. That ancient tragedy was a gift to the modern world: the … Continue reading →