Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Villa of Mysteries

A nymph suckles a goatGod of Love, Eros
View more photos in a slide show here: Villa of Mysteries
Read the story of the Villa of Mysteries, Pompeii, Italy and view more close ups of art here:
Art and Archeology
I love the colors and the compositions of these frescoes. I can completely relate to them. They seem so modern as though no time has really passed. It's all about telling stories with paintings.
Thanks to Internet Weekly for reminding me of the frescoes of Pompeii

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