The document summarizes Roman wall painting techniques from 200 BCE to 79 CE. It describes the four Pompeian styles that developed - characterized by painted marble, large mythological scenes, small framed scenes, and a combined style. Frescoes were used to decorate homes, and included landscapes, portraits, and mythological scenes painted with techniques like linear perspective. Examples from Pompeii and other sites show the evolution of Roman painting skills like creating depth and realism.