Join Pratt students and professors in the study of ancient Roman frescoes at the ruins of Ostia Antica. Once Rome’s port during the height of the Roman Empire, the city ruins are now known for their fantastically preserved buildings, beautiful frescoes, and stunning mosaics, many of which are open to the public
Le pitture di Ostia, ricerche nel Sacello del Silvano ---Parco Archeologico Ostia Antica
Learn about the site’s history, from its golden age as a port city to its eventual abandonment, and why it’s important to study today.
From nearly fully preserved pieces to simple fragments, the frescoes of Ostia Antica are slowly being mapped and analysed.