‘Pompeii’ at LACMA
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Admission to “Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is $25 per adult. (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)
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Admission includes the audio tour, which helps explain such pieces as “So-called Daughter of Marcus Nonius Balbus.” (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)
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A fresco included in the exhibition. (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)
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A bronze called “Lamp-bearing Youth.” (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)
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Maite Conway embraces the show. (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)
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A bronze of Roman politician and military commander Drusus the Elder. (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)
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Admission for children 17 and under, such as 2-year old Alejandra Torrez, is free with a paid adult. (Stefano Paltera/For The Times)