A sweep or splash of color made by a long brushstroke. A thin coat of paint usually made by watercolor. A thin liquid that coats a surface. Did The frescoes unearthed at Pompeii are among the only physical evidence of Roman painting. This painting of a cityscape gives the illusion of deep space inside a private home.
Roman frescoes are the closest examples of extant Greek monumental paintings.
Ancient authors write that the wealthy men of Rome liked to fill their homes with reproductions of Greek masterpieces. The original paintings were copied freehand and adapted for the Roman home. C.E. Astounding landscapes, complex vistas of architecture, narrative scenes from mythology, and even still lifes decorate the walls of these cities. Styles range from great detail and precision to quick, almost impressionistic, brushstrokes. Shading is used, although the light doesn't come consistently from one direction.