Houses And Society In Pompeii And Herculaneum

Author : Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780691244150

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Houses and Society in Pompeii and Herculaneum by Andrew Wallace-Hadrill Pdf

Few sources reveal the life of the ancient Romans as vividly as do the houses preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius. Wealthy Romans lavished resources on shaping their surroundings to impress their crowds of visitors. The fashions they set were taken up and imitated by ordinary citizens. In this illustrated book, Andrew Wallace-Hadrill explores the rich potential of the houses of Pompeii and Herculaneum to offer new insights into Roman social life. Exposing misconceptions derived from contemporary culture, he shows the close interconnection of spheres we take as discrete: public and private, family and outsiders, work and leisure. Combining archaeological evidence with Roman texts and comparative material from other cultures, Wallace-Hadrill raises a range of new questions. How did the organization of space and the use of decoration help to structure social encounters between owner and visitor, man and woman, master and slave? What sort of "households" did the inhabitants of the Roman house form? How did the world of work relate to that of entertainment and leisure? How widely did the luxuries of the rich spread among the houses of craftsmen and shopkeepers? Through analysis of the remains of over two hundred houses, Wallace-Hadrill reveals the remarkably dynamic social environment of early imperial Italy, and the vital part that houses came to play in defining what it meant "to live as a Roman."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:420640671

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Houses & Society in Pompeii & Herculaneum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeremy Hartnett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781107105706

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The Roman Street by Jeremy Hartnett Pdf

In this book, Jeremy Hartnett explores the role of the ancient Roman street as the primary venue for social performance and political negotiations.

Author : Paul Zanker
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674257610

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Pompeii by Paul Zanker Pdf

Pompeii's tragedy is our windfall: an ancient city fully preserved, its urban design and domestic styles speaking across the ages. This richly illustrated book conducts us through the captured wonders of Pompeii, evoking at every turn the life of the city as it was 2,000 years ago. When Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. its lava preserved not only the Pompeii of that time but a palimpsest of the city's history, visible traces of the different societies of Pompeii's past. Paul Zanker, a noted authority on Roman art and architecture, disentangles these tantalizing traces to show us the urban images that marked Pompeii's development from country town to Roman imperial city. Exploring Pompeii's public buildings, its streets and gathering places, we witness the impact of religious changes, the renovation of theaters and expansion of athletic facilities, and the influence of elite families on the city's appearance. Through these stages, Zanker adeptly conjures a sense of the political and social meanings in urban planning and public architecture. The private houses of Pompeii prove equally eloquent, their layout, decor, and architectural detail speaking volumes about the life, taste, and desires of their owners. At home or in public, at work or at ease, these Pompeians and their world come alive in Zanker's masterly rendering. A provocative and original reading of material culture, his work is an incomparable introduction to urban life in antiquity.

Author : Paul Roberts
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0199987432

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Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum by Paul Roberts Pdf

"This book is published to accompany the exhibition at the British Museum from 28 March to 29 September 2013"--T.p. verso.

Author : Pedar Foss,John J. Dobbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 979 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134689743

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The World of Pompeii by Pedar Foss,John J. Dobbins Pdf

This all embracing survey of Pompeii provides the most comprehensive survey of the region available. With contributions by well-known experts in the field, this book studies not only Pompeii, but also – for the first time – the buried surrounding cities of Campania. The World of Pompeii includes the latest understanding of the region, based on the up-to-date findings of recent archaeological work. Accompanied by a CD with the most detailed map of Pompeii so far, this book is instrumental in studying the city in the ancient world and is an excellent source book for students of this fascinating and tragic geographic region.

Author : Miko Flohr,Andrew Wilson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198786573

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The Economy of Pompeii by Miko Flohr,Andrew Wilson Pdf

This work addresses, from a variety of perspectives, the economy of the Roman city of Pompeii. It uses archaeological and textual evidence to discuss topics as diverse as agriculture in the fertile plains at the foot of mount Vesuvius, diet and health, manufacturing, urban investment, consumption, trade and money.

Author : Alison E. Cooley,M. G. L. Cooley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134624560

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Pompeii and Herculaneum by Alison E. Cooley,M. G. L. Cooley Pdf

The original edition of Pompeii: A Sourcebook was a crucial resource for students of the site. Now updated to include material from Herculaneum, the neighbouring town also buried in the eruption of Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Sourcebook allows readers to form a richer and more diverse picture of urban life on the Bay of Naples. Focusing upon inscriptions and ancient texts, it translates and sets into context a representative sample of the huge range of source material uncovered in these towns. From the labels on wine jars to scribbled insults, and from advertisements for gladiatorial contests to love poetry, the individual chapters explore the early history of Pompeii and Herculaneum, their destruction, leisure pursuits, politics, commerce, religion, the family and society. Information about Pompeii and Herculaneum from authors based in Rome is included, but the great majority of sources come from the cities themselves, written by their ordinary inhabitants – men and women, citizens and slaves. Encorporating the latest research and finds from the two cities and enhanced with more photographs, maps, and plans, Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Sourcebook offers an invaluable resource for anyone studying or visiting the sites.

Author : Alfonso De Franciscis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Art
ISBN : UVA:X000555802

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Pompeii & Herculaneum by Alfonso De Franciscis Pdf

To the Romans, Vesuvius was a fertile mountain, thickly covered with vineyards and woods. When the volcano suddenly erupted on the morning of 24 August 79 A.D., the populations of the little cities that dotted the surrounding countryside were entirely unprepared for the disaster.

Author : Ray Laurence
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136699023

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Roman Pompeii by Ray Laurence Pdf

In this fully revised and updated edition of Roman Pompeii, Dr. Laurence looks at the latest archaeological and literary evidence relating to the city of Pompeii from the viewpoint of architect, geographer and social scientist. Enhancing our general understanding of the Roman world, this new edition includes new chapters that reveal how the young learnt the culture of the city and to investigate the role of property development and real estate in Pompeii’s growth. Showing how Pompeii has undergone considerable urban development, Dr. Laurence emphasizes the relationship between the fabric of the city and the society that produced it. Local activities are located in both time and space and Pompeii’s cultural identity is defined. This book is invaluable for students and scholars in the fields of archaeology and ancient history, as well as being rewarding reading for the many people who visit Pompeii.

Author : Franklin Webster Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : UOM:39015022403128

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The Pompeia by Franklin Webster Smith Pdf

Author : Joseph Jay Deiss
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 0892361646

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Herculaneum by Joseph Jay Deiss Pdf

A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papyri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled.

Author : Alison E. Cooley,M. G. L. Cooley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134624492

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Pompeii and Herculaneum by Alison E. Cooley,M. G. L. Cooley Pdf

The original edition of Pompeii: A Sourcebook was a crucial resource for students of the site. Now updated to include material from Herculaneum, the neighbouring town also buried in the eruption of Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Sourcebook allows readers to form a richer and more diverse picture of urban life on the Bay of Naples. Focusing upon inscriptions and ancient texts, it translates and sets into context a representative sample of the huge range of source material uncovered in these towns. From the labels on wine jars to scribbled insults, and from advertisements for gladiatorial contests to love poetry, the individual chapters explore the early history of Pompeii and Herculaneum, their destruction, leisure pursuits, politics, commerce, religion, the family and society. Information about Pompeii and Herculaneum from authors based in Rome is included, but the great majority of sources come from the cities themselves, written by their ordinary inhabitants – men and women, citizens and slaves. Encorporating the latest research and finds from the two cities and enhanced with more photographs, maps, and plans, Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Sourcebook offers an invaluable resource for anyone studying or visiting the sites.

Author : Carol C. Mattusch,National Gallery of Art (U.S.),Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0500514364

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Pompeii and the Roman Villa by Carol C. Mattusch,National Gallery of Art (U.S.),Los Angeles County Museum of Art Pdf

An assessment of the Bay of Naples as a popular vacation spot in ancient Rome evaluates the picturesque area as a villa site for numerous emperors and a retreat of choice for the artistic community, in a lavishly illustrated volume that features reproductions of period artwork.

Author : Sharon Sullivan,Richard Mackay
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606061244

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Archaeological Sites by Sharon Sullivan,Richard Mackay Pdf

A collection of essays and reports examining key issues in conservation and management of archaeological sites. It is divided into parts that focuses on historical methods, concepts, and issues; conserving the archaeological resource; physical conservation of archaeological sites; the cultural values of archaeological sites; and site management.