house of the vetti Flashcards
1
Q
who owned the vetti?
A
two wealthy brothers who were freedmen
2
Q
how many atria did the vetti have?
A
two
3
Q
how big was the vetti?
A
two houses big (two houses put together)
4
Q
did the vetti have a tablinum? what did this show about the vetti brothers?
A
no tablinum - freedmen status - not able to run for office
5
Q
name 5 pieces of artwork in the vetti
A
- priapus god weighing phallus
- cupids frieze
- pentheus being ripped apart by women
- ixion painting - punished by zeus for lusting after hera (zeus’s girl)
- frescoes - wall paintings
6
Q
name 4 values and priorities of the vetti brothers
A
- appearing educated
- entertaining and impressing guests
- appearing wealthy and successful
- relaxation
7
Q
name two unusual rooms in the vetti
A
brothel
stables
8
Q
what was in the persitylia?
A
bronze and marble statues
fountains
own water supply
9
Q
what was in the stables?
A
iron safes with money
access for visitors
