Articles related to "Peristyle"
Homes and Gardens in Pompeii
Pompeii’s gardens were an integral part of their homes.
pompeii • peristyle
Pompeii’s gardens were an integral part of their homes.
pompeii • peristyle
Pompeii's Peristyle Gardens
Italians transformed the peristyles typical of Greek homes from paved courtyards into gardens.
peristyle • pompeii • augustus • roman
Italians transformed the peristyles typical of Greek homes from paved courtyards into gardens.
peristyle • pompeii • augustus • roman
What is a colonnade?
Definition of the glossary term colonnade
colonnade • entablature • classical architecture • portico • peristyle
Definition of the glossary term colonnade
colonnade • entablature • classical architecture • portico • peristyle
Ancient Roman Gardens
Archaeological remains and ancient sources help us to identify the way roman gardens were designed and what types of plants and flowers were most common in them.
roman gardens • roman garden • ancient roman gardens • ancient roman garden • flowers in roman gardens
Archaeological remains and ancient sources help us to identify the way roman gardens were designed and what types of plants and flowers were most common in them.
roman gardens • roman garden • ancient roman gardens • ancient roman garden • flowers in roman gardens
Life and Death in Pompeii: Millenium Series 19
Experience Life in Pompeii. Visit the exquisite Villas where the affluent lived. Learn about the Lifestyles of the ancient Rich and Famous. There are lots of pictures and instant links to wondeful photographs of Villas and the art within. This includes the famous Alexander Mosaic. Just Click on the Hypertext (brown) Great Links
pompeii domus • ancient homes • villas • mosaics • frescos
Experience Life in Pompeii. Visit the exquisite Villas where the affluent lived. Learn about the Lifestyles of the ancient Rich and Famous. There are lots of pictures and instant links to wondeful photographs of Villas and the art within. This includes the famous Alexander Mosaic. Just Click on the Hypertext (brown) Great Links
pompeii domus • ancient homes • villas • mosaics • frescos
Gardens of Nudes - Part Three
How statues were displayed in the gardens of Imperial Rome.
nudes • rome • villa of the papryi • herculaneum • pompeii
How statues were displayed in the gardens of Imperial Rome.
nudes • rome • villa of the papryi • herculaneum • pompeii
Parts of a Basic Greek Temple
Though temples varied in size and sometimes design, there were basic parts that were incorporated into every ancient Greek temple.
greek temple • parthenon • hephaisteion • doric • ionic
Though temples varied in size and sometimes design, there were basic parts that were incorporated into every ancient Greek temple.
greek temple • parthenon • hephaisteion • doric • ionic
The Villa Selene, Libya
Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.
villa selene • villa selene libya • roman villas in libya • roman villa • libya
Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.
villa selene • villa selene libya • roman villas in libya • roman villa • libya
Plan of the Roman Patrician Domus
A dual purpose dwelling, the elite Roman townhouse was designed to accommodate guests and clients in very different ways.
plan of a roman patrician domus • plan of a roman house • roman architecture • public and private in the roman house • roman patrician domus
A dual purpose dwelling, the elite Roman townhouse was designed to accommodate guests and clients in very different ways.
plan of a roman patrician domus • plan of a roman house • roman architecture • public and private in the roman house • roman patrician domus
The House of the Stags
One of the most elaborate houses in Herculaneum, the House of the Stags was designed to make the most of its sea views
the house of the stags • houses in herculaneum • herculaneum houses • herculaneum • herculaneum excavation
One of the most elaborate houses in Herculaneum, the House of the Stags was designed to make the most of its sea views
the house of the stags • houses in herculaneum • herculaneum houses • herculaneum • herculaneum excavation
The House of Vespasia Polla
Situated under the town hall of modern Spoleto, the Casa Romano di Vespasia Polla is a well preserved Roman house attributed to the mother of the Emperor Vespasian.
the house of vespasia polla • casa romano • casa romano di spoleto • vespasia polla • vespasian's mother
Situated under the town hall of modern Spoleto, the Casa Romano di Vespasia Polla is a well preserved Roman house attributed to the mother of the Emperor Vespasian.
the house of vespasia polla • casa romano • casa romano di spoleto • vespasia polla • vespasian's mother
The Villa Poppaea
Once the home of Poppaea, wife of the Emperor Nero, this villa was the perfect elite holiday home, complete with bath house, gardens, guest suite and swimming pool.
villa poppaea • villa oplontis • oplontis • poppaea • roman villas
Once the home of Poppaea, wife of the Emperor Nero, this villa was the perfect elite holiday home, complete with bath house, gardens, guest suite and swimming pool.
villa poppaea • villa oplontis • oplontis • poppaea • roman villas
Formal Gardens
A history of Europe's formal gardens.
formal gardens • renaissance gardens • versailles • ancient rome
A history of Europe's formal gardens.
formal gardens • renaissance gardens • versailles • ancient rome
The Gladiators of Pompeii
Graffiti and other archaeological evidence tell us a great deal about the lives and life expectancy of Roman gladiators in Pompeii.
roman gladiators • roman galdiator • roman leisure • roman slavery • roman pompeii
Graffiti and other archaeological evidence tell us a great deal about the lives and life expectancy of Roman gladiators in Pompeii.
roman gladiators • roman galdiator • roman leisure • roman slavery • roman pompeii
The Ruins of Conimbriga
The Roman ruins of Coimbriga give an insight into the lives of ancient people whose homes, spas, and meeting places reflect a lifestyle similar to our own.
mosaics • roman mythology • gardens • fountains • artifacts
The Roman ruins of Coimbriga give an insight into the lives of ancient people whose homes, spas, and meeting places reflect a lifestyle similar to our own.
mosaics • roman mythology • gardens • fountains • artifacts
Dougga, Tunisia
In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains
dougga • tunisia • roman municipum • north africa • africa north
In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains
dougga • tunisia • roman municipum • north africa • africa north
The Garden of Octavius Quartio
The garden of Octavius Quartio is unusual for a Roman townhouse. Covering a large area, it displays many of the features usually found in the gardens of country villas.
garden of octavius quartio • house of octavius quartio • garden of loreius tiburtinus • house of loreius tiburtinus • gardens of pompeii
The garden of Octavius Quartio is unusual for a Roman townhouse. Covering a large area, it displays many of the features usually found in the gardens of country villas.
garden of octavius quartio • house of octavius quartio • garden of loreius tiburtinus • house of loreius tiburtinus • gardens of pompeii
The House of Menander, Pompeii
An elite Roman residence, The House of Menander demonstrates the close proximity between the elite and means by which they made their money.
house of menander • location of the house of menander • trade and the house of menander • the economy of pompeii • pompeii
An elite Roman residence, The House of Menander demonstrates the close proximity between the elite and means by which they made their money.
house of menander • location of the house of menander • trade and the house of menander • the economy of pompeii • pompeii
The House of Neptune and Amphitrite
Named after one of its mosaic walls, this house is one of the best preserved in Herculaneum. Its unusual feature is a garden room that replaces the peristyle.
the house of neptune and amphitrite • herculaneum house • roman garden • location of the house of neptune and amphitrite • decor of the house of neptune and amphitrite
Named after one of its mosaic walls, this house is one of the best preserved in Herculaneum. Its unusual feature is a garden room that replaces the peristyle.
the house of neptune and amphitrite • herculaneum house • roman garden • location of the house of neptune and amphitrite • decor of the house of neptune and amphitrite
Piscinae Salsae (Saltwater Fishponds)
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
piscinae • sperlonga • tiberius • rome • republic
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
piscinae • sperlonga • tiberius • rome • republic
Pompeian Yard Art
Art in the most elegant gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
pompeii • herculaneum • yard art • garden ornaments
Art in the most elegant gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
pompeii • herculaneum • yard art • garden ornaments
Rearview Mirror 1.2
A visit to the city by the bay reveals some of San Francisco's unique architectural treasures.
architectural sights • san fran • palace of fine arts • california palace of the legion of honor • alma de bretteville spreckels
A visit to the city by the bay reveals some of San Francisco's unique architectural treasures.
architectural sights • san fran • palace of fine arts • california palace of the legion of honor • alma de bretteville spreckels
Hadrian's Villa
Explore architecture from Hadrian's Villa: How did Hadrian's taste in design differ from previous architects? What were Hadrian's "Pumpkins?"
hadrian's villa • villa adriana • piazza d'oro • canopus • domus aurea
Explore architecture from Hadrian's Villa: How did Hadrian's taste in design differ from previous architects? What were Hadrian's "Pumpkins?"
hadrian's villa • villa adriana • piazza d'oro • canopus • domus aurea
The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii
One of the oldest houses in Pompeii, the House of the Surgeon is the perfect example of a samnite house 'modernised' in Roman style.
the house of the surgeon • pompeii • samnite house • italic house • roman pompeii
One of the oldest houses in Pompeii, the House of the Surgeon is the perfect example of a samnite house 'modernised' in Roman style.
the house of the surgeon • pompeii • samnite house • italic house • roman pompeii
Luxor.....The Temple of Man
The ancient Egyptians believed that only man could house the spirit of God, so the temples were built to represent each part of the human body. Experience the Temple of Luxor, one of the best examples of this belief. Please join me on a tour of this special place.
luxor • archeological sites • egypt
The ancient Egyptians believed that only man could house the spirit of God, so the temples were built to represent each part of the human body. Experience the Temple of Luxor, one of the best examples of this belief. Please join me on a tour of this special place.
luxor • archeological sites • egypt
The Archaeology of Domestic Roman Slavery
The lives of domestic roman slaves could be easy. But slaves could also subject to harsh punishments. They were also never allowed to forgot their inferior status
roman slavery • domestic roman slavery • archaeological evidence • roman household slaves • roman household
The lives of domestic roman slaves could be easy. But slaves could also subject to harsh punishments. They were also never allowed to forgot their inferior status
roman slavery • domestic roman slavery • archaeological evidence • roman household slaves • roman household
Travelling the Adriatic Highway
The Adriatic highway snakes its way down the Croatian coast, linking historic towns and fine landscapes.
adriatic highway • visit croatian coast • dalmatian coastline • split monuments • zadar cathedral
The Adriatic highway snakes its way down the Croatian coast, linking historic towns and fine landscapes.
adriatic highway • visit croatian coast • dalmatian coastline • split monuments • zadar cathedral
Jardins Anglo-Chinois
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
anglo-chinese gardens • jardins anglo-chinois • garden design • french
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
anglo-chinese gardens • jardins anglo-chinois • garden design • french
The Roots of Renaissance Gardens
The gardens of Renaissance Italy were rooted in the gardens of ancient Rome.
renaissance
The gardens of Renaissance Italy were rooted in the gardens of ancient Rome.
renaissance
Life and Death in Pompeii: Millenium Series 20
Join the early Pompeiians, as they live their daily lives. Take a visit to the Forum, where you can stop and listen to the orators. Do a little shopping or drop into the temple of your choice and say a prayer or leave a little offering. Or perhaps you just wish to relax at the elegant public baths. Photos, Links and lots of instant links to wonderful pictures. See how and where these interesting people spent their lives. Learn what they ate and drank. We even have an instant link to a collection of ancient foods and recipes.More thoughts from Pliny the Younger. Please feel free to start or add to a discussion or make comments. Please join me Mary Ellen Bradshaw
ancient cooking • food • ancient recipes • the forum • the public baths
Join the early Pompeiians, as they live their daily lives. Take a visit to the Forum, where you can stop and listen to the orators. Do a little shopping or drop into the temple of your choice and say a prayer or leave a little offering. Or perhaps you just wish to relax at the elegant public baths. Photos, Links and lots of instant links to wonderful pictures. See how and where these interesting people spent their lives. Learn what they ate and drank. We even have an instant link to a collection of ancient foods and recipes.More thoughts from Pliny the Younger. Please feel free to start or add to a discussion or make comments. Please join me Mary Ellen Bradshaw
ancient cooking • food • ancient recipes • the forum • the public baths
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