The Garden Houses Flashcards
1
Q
When was it built?
How do we know this?
A
2nd Century AD
Through paintings and mosaics that have been dated to 130-140
Brickstamps 123-125AD
2
Q
Where is it located?
A
West part of Ostia
3
Q
Explain the structure of the house
A
2 blocks 4 storeys 16 apartments 32 flats Entrance: east side
4
Q
What was wrong with the insula ?
A
Irregular
Symmetrical internal open court was created by adjusting the width &a shape of the building
5
Q
What was outside the garden house?
A
Water system
6
Q
Were the top floors supplied with water?
A
Yes
7
Q
Why were the top floors prestigious?
A
2nd style paintings
Opus reticulartum walls
Good quality monochrome mosaics
8
Q
Explain the changes of the house?
A
After 3rd century earthquake and fire caused damage and major changes
Upper floors did not get replaced
