Nicole prepared this presentations on the Roman domus, giving some examples from Pompeii.

1. Architecture of Roman Houses: Pompeii Nicole Neumann Roman City Session 1 14 April 2010

2. Roman Architecture Influenced by the Greeks and the Etruscans Highly advanced architectural design in domestic quarters and hygiene Piped water Building materials included: Brick, stone, marble (decorative purposes), cement and concrete

3. Typical Pompeian House Sannitic with Roman modifications Homes followed a similar basic floor plan Entrance way Atrium Courtyard Private and Service Quarters Homes got smaller during Roman times. Artwork and decorative features were added to compensate for space.

5. Public area where visitors were taken too.

6. Decorated to impress guests and display wealth

8. Open area allows for air and light to come in and smoke to go out like the atrium.

10. Artwork The Romans expressed their wealth through display of artwork. Floors and walls were decorated w/ mosaics influenced by the Greeks and frescoes. Frescoes often depicted scenes from Greek Mythology with the Iliad as one of the most popular. Fountains, statues, figurines

13. Fountains in Courtyards