Gilding the Lily - Painting Palaces and Villas in First Century A.D. Rome

Explore the evolution of Roman wall painting styles in this comprehensive lecture from Yale University's Roman Architecture course. Delve into the transition from Second to Third Style painting in late first century B.C. villas, examining the shift towards flatter, more attenuated architectural elements. Discover the characteristics of mature Third Style at Boscotrecase and its coexistence with Fourth Style in Nero's Domus Aurea. Analyze the eclectic Fourth Style, which combines elements from previous styles with illogical architectural fragments. Journey through various locations, including Oplontis, Rome, Pompeii, and Herculaneum, to understand the development and significance of these painting styles in ancient Roman architecture and elite culture.