{"id":274824,"date":"2023-12-22T20:08:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T14:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=274824"},"modified":"2023-12-22T20:08:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T14:38:08","slug":"pompeiis-ancient-art-of-textile-dyeing-revived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/pompeiis-ancient-art-of-textile-dyeing-revived\/","title":{"rendered":"Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption<\/strong>” published in “The Hindu<\/strong>” on 21st December 2023.<\/p>\n

Why in the News?<\/h2>\n

A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect of daily life before the city’s destruction by a volcano in A.D. 79.<\/p>\n

What is Pompeii Archeological site?<\/h2>\n
\"Pompeii
Source- Pompeii tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1) Pompeii is an ancient Roman city near Naples, Italy<\/strong>, buried under volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.<\/p>\n

2) The site was preserved remarkably well, providing valuable insights into daily life in the Roman Empire.<\/p>\n

3) Excavations have revealed structures, artifacts, and even human remains, frozen in time by the volcanic eruption<\/p>\n

4) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and a popular destination for tourists and researchers interested in ancient Roman history and archaeology.<\/p>\n

What is the Project on the Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing?<\/h2>\n
\"Pompeii
Source- The Hindu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1) The project aims to highlight the ancient art of textile dyeing in Pompeii that involved preparing dyes from plants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2) With the Pompeiian color palette, scarves will be dyed with motifs taken from the House of Vetti frescoes. The profits from the sale of these scarves will be used for further restoration of the city.
\nNote<\/strong>– Frescoes are artistic creations painted on wet plaster, commonly located on walls or ceilings. They are renowned for their vibrant colors and lasting durability<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus -Art & Culture\/Places in News<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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