Doing History: Pompeii as a Window on the Roman World

1. Characterizing Pompeii: What does the art of Pompeii, as reflected in these sources, tell us about the social and religious life of this small Roman city in the first century C.E.?
2. Noticing class differences: What class or social distinctions are apparent in these visual sources?
3. Identifying gender roles: What do these sources suggest about the varied lives and social roles of women and men in Pompeii?