Here are some of his most notable works:
Pompeii and Herculaneum:
* Pompei: I monumenti ed i dipinti (Pompeii: Monuments and Paintings), a multi-volume work that was a standard reference for decades.
* Nuovi studi sulle case e sulla vita dei Pompeiani (New Studies on the Houses and Life of the Pompeians), a detailed exploration of daily life in Pompeii.
* La casa del Fauno (The House of the Faun), a monograph dedicated to one of the most important houses in Pompeii.
Other Notable Works:
* Il santuario di Ercolano (The Sanctuary of Herculaneum)
* Storia della pittura romana (History of Roman Painting)
* La villa dei Papiri di Ercolano (The Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum)
Contributions:
Beyond his extensive writing, Maiuri also made significant contributions to the excavation and preservation of Pompeii and Herculaneum. He was the director of the Pompeii excavations for many years and played a vital role in ensuring the scientific and systematic exploration of these sites.
His work has been fundamental in our understanding of Roman art, architecture, and daily life.