Travel back nearly 2,000 years to the remarkable city of Pompeii, where an eruption of Mount Vesuvius preserved an entire Roman city beneath volcanic ash. In this engaging art history lesson, students discover what Pompeii looked like before the eruption, how archaeologists uncovered the city, and why it remains one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures.
Students explore the beautiful frescoes and mosaics that decorated Roman homes while learning how these artistic techniques were created and why they have survived for centuries. They examine famous locations such as the House of the Vettii, the Villa of the Mysteries, Livia’s Garden, and several remarkable Pompeian mosaics, gaining insight into Roman art, architecture, and everyday life.
The lesson concludes with a highly flexible Pompeii fresco project that can be adapted for a wide range of ages and abilities. Students may color complete fresco scenes, design their own Roman wall paintings using printable cut-and-glue elements, or combine multiple approaches to create a unique masterpiece inspired by ancient Pompeii.
What’s Included
- History of Pompeii
- Mount Vesuvius eruption
- Rediscovery of Pompeii
- Ancient Roman daily life
- Pompeii before and after the eruption
- What is a fresco?
- Famous Pompeian frescoes
- House of the Vettii
- Villa of the Mysteries
- Garden frescoes
- What is a mosaic?
- Famous Pompeian mosaics
- Roman homes and interior design
- Pompeian color palette
- Printable fresco project
- Multiple project options
- Blank room templates
- Architectural elements
- Decorative motifs
- Garden elements
- People and animal templates
- Pre-colored templates
- Student artwork examples
- Discussion questions
- Instant digital PDF download
Ideal for classrooms, art clubs, community programs, home education, and anyone interested in introducing children to the world of art through creative, hands-on learning.
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