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Questions remain regarding the earliest history of Pompeii and the processes involved in its urban development. Since 2006, the Via Consolare Project has tackled these issues through the excavation in a city block (Insula VII 6) close to the forum and a large villa (Villa delle Colonne a mosaic) outside the city wall, on either end of a major roadway (via Consolare). This talk presents current interpretations from recent excavations, which have shed light on the interactions between private property and municipal construction in Roman cities, the long-term results of economic decisions by property owners, and the deep interconnections between wealthy villa owners and the commercial businesses on which their prosperity rested.
About Programs at the Ancient Art Council
Programs are varied and include such activities as lectures by noted archaeologists, museum curators, and ancient art historians; exclusive tours of the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions; fund-raising events; and travel programs to ancient sites and other museums. Members also receive invitations from related organizations to attend lectures ad exhibition openings. Your annual membership dues and contributions will assist in furthering the Ancient Art collection at the Fine Arts Museums.
PROGRAM
March 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Weaving the Urban Fabric of a Roman City: Results of the Via Consolare Project in Pompeii
John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Theater, Legion of Honor
Presented by Prof. Michael Anderson Classics Department, San Francisco State University
Admission:
This lecture is free and open to the public. Suggested donation $5.00/non-members
