LACMA

The Pompeii exhibit displays magnificent pieces from the wealthy resort cities on the Bay of Naples, which were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Objects include sculpture, frescoes, and decorative arts. Naturally, photos were not permitted inside the exhibit, so I cannot show my favorite aspect of the exhibit; the hair. The sculptures all featured luscious curly heads of hair, kind of outrageous looking by today's standards, yet so very pretty!

Here is a slideshow from LACMA's website featuring photos of the exhibition galleries: http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/pompeii2/Pompeii%20and%20the%20Roman%20Villa.html


An entire dining room of frescoes from the site of Moregine, to the south of Pompeii, is on display in the exhibit. Entering the room, I felt as if I was stepping back in time. The frescoes feature Apollo, patron of the arts, surrounded by the muses on either side.

Lamp post installation outside at LACMA. Amazing!

http://www.lacma.org/