Skenographia at Boscoreale, Oplontis and Pompeii

Research reveals a striking connection between the atrium paintings at Villa of Oplontis and the structural patterns of the scaenae frons, particularly in Pompeii's Large Theatre. This discovery sheds new light on the architectural and artistic integration of Roman villas during the Second Style period. The study involved meticulous analysis of two prominent 'Vesuvian' villas—Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale and Villa of Oplontis—and utilized advanced virtual reality 3D modeling to reconstruct their decor and organization. By synthesizing findings from international collaborative projects, the research provides unprecedented insights into the spatial and aesthetic relationships that defined Roman domestic architecture.

(Ed.). (2023). Skenographia at Boscoreale, Oplontis and Pompeii. Living Theatre in the Ancient Roman House, 256–314. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009039093.007