Discovering the identity of plants in art

We are surrounded by artistic images of plants. These may be
symbolic, decorative or functional. They tell us about the plants
important in peoples' lives. Ashmolean After Hours: Carpe Diem!
Mount Vesuvius is thought to have begun erupting on 24 October AD
79. Almost two thousand years later, TORCH collaborated with the
Ashmolean Museum for a special edition of After Hours to 'seize the
day' and celebrate all things Pompeii and ancient Rome, with
bite-sized talks from students and researchers, and activities for
all to enjoy. This event was part of the Humanities Cultural
Programme.