House Of Apuleius Flashcards
1
Q
When was it built?
A
Early 2nd century
2
Q
What was the layout?
A
L shaped Modest in size Sewage system + Latrine Pompeiian style Fauces Corinthian atrium Peristyle- 8 pilasters Impluvium + compluvium Tablinum Terracotta water pipes Underground Mithraeum- tauroctony
3
Q
What was the design?
A
Opus testaceum
Polychrome and monochrome mosaics: gorgon, satyr, maenato, dolphins and birds, acanthus leaves, nereids riding sea monsters, uresalerus
Opus sectile
4
Q
Who owned the house?
A
Lucius Apuleius Marcellus who was an orator
