The Surburban Baths Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
1st Century 40-50AD
2
Q
Owned by?
A
Funded by Marcus Nonius Balbus family
Inscription and memorial left in the suburban baths
3
Q
Where?
A
Terrance below Herculaneum’s main level and over looked the sea shore
4
Q
Decoration?
A
Frigidarium & Apodyterium: 4th style paintings + red panels and marble panels and motifs on the ground
Tepidarium: Decorated with stuccos of warriors and marble benches lined with walls
Caldarium: Marble lined hot pool and stucco walls
Skylight of Herm of Apollo decorated with marble seats
5
Q
Describe the atrium?
A
Small teristyle atrium and extended one
6
Q
Is it mixed or single sex pools
A
Mixed
7
Q
what is the Vestible?
A
Allowed fuel access
8
Q
Describe the structure of the house…
A
SE: Diaeta; waiting room Crytopoticos covered to SE- W E: Apodyteria; changing room Centre: Frigidarium ; cold room NE: tepidarium ; warm room E: caldarium; cold room N: Laconium; sweat room Extended atrium: herm of apollo
