Pompeian Style

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Refers to the style of European and American interior design and decorative arts inspired by the archaeological findings at Pompeii and Herculaneum in the mid-18th century. Influenced especially by the frescoes at Pompeii, the style features nymphs, grapevines, candelabra, and grotesques rendered in delicate borders and patterns in deep, clear colors.
Pompeian Style
Accepted term: 13-May-2024