Second Style

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Scope note
Refers to the style of wall painting which is roughly contemporary with the reign of Julius Caesar, about 80 to 15 BCE. The style is characterized by the expansion of the picture plane into a three-dimentional space, opening on to architectural vistas or mythological scenes.
Second Style
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025