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Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii

Presented by San Antonio Museum of Art at San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio TX

Feb 24 2023
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May 21 2023
Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii

"Wall painting with a landscape scene (detail)," Roman, from the Villa of N. Popidius Florus, Boscoreale, early-mid 1st century A.D., pigment on plaster, 93 3/8 × 45 3/4 in. (237.17 × 116.21 cm), Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund, Photo: David Stover © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

“Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii” is the first exhibition in the United States to explore landscape scenes as a striking new genre of ancient Roman art.

Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii is the first exhibition in the United States to explore landscape scenes as a striking new genre of ancient Roman art. These works depict a fascinating, yet imaginary vision of a countryside dotted with seaside villas and rural shrines, where gods and mythological heroes mingle with travelers, herdsmen, and worshippers. The exhibition features sixty-five wall paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and cameo glass and silver vessels ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Members: FREE
Adults: $20
Seniors (65+): $17
Military: $12
Students: $12
Youth (13 to 18): $10
Children (12 & under): FREE

During Bexar County Free Hours, a special exhibition surcharge may apply.
All general admission, special admission, program fees, event tickets, donations, and memberships are final and non-refundable.

Museums for All program: Reduced admission price of $3 each for families receiving food assistance benefits (SNAP) up to four people with the presentation of a SNAP EBT card.

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San Antonio Museum of Art

200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215

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