More of Hadrian and his Villa Flashcards
1
Q
What is special about the Maritime Theatre?
A
It has the design of a normal Roman house, but instead of being in squares it is one large circle?
2
Q
What is the purpose of the Maritime Theatre?
A
It is a private place where Hadrian could just invite people and hang out to get away from his hard work as emperor.
3
Q
What type of art is the Pair of Centaurs Fighting?
A
It is a mosaic.
4
Q
Where was the Mosaic?
A
The mosaic is made of painted terracotta pieces and was actually a flooring. It is also only a small part of the whole thing.
5
Q
Where was the Mosaic found?
A
It was found in his villa.
6
Q
What is Hadrian’s Wall?
A
A large wall in Northern England that marked the edge of the Empire.
