The artwork titled “The Destruction of Pompeii” by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an artist associated with the Neoclassicism art movement, belongs to the genre of design. The artwork is a meticulously detailed architectural plan, capturing the layout of the ancient city of Pompeii and its surroundings with precision.
In the artwork, a top-down view of the city plan is presented, showcasing various structures and their configurations. The map is divided by streets, with multiple rooms and buildings outlined in black and annotated with numbers. The precision and intricacy of the design reflect the architectural focus and the detailed observation characteristic of Piranesi’s work.