Pompeii and the Imperial Cult

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts discussed in the lecture about Pompeii and its cultural and architectural significance.

Temple of Fortuna Augusta

The first sanctuary built in Pompeii to honor the emperor, erected by M. Tullius.

M. Tullius

An influential citizen of Pompeii who sponsored the construction of the Temple of Fortuna Augusta.

Duumvir

A chief official in Pompeii who held a position of leadership and was part of the city’s governance.

Pseudoperipteral temple

A style of temple architecture that has a series of columns attached to a wall, such as the Temple of Fortuna Augusta.

Corinthian style

A decorative style of columns characterized by elaborate capitals, used in the Temple of Fortuna Augusta.

Epicureanism

A philosophy that emphasizes pleasure, often in the context of art and culture, significantly influencing Roman elite tastes.

Mosaics

Artworks created by assembling small pieces of colored glass or stone; popular in Pompeii for decoration.

Odeon

A type of theater in Pompeii where performances were held, overseen by the duumviri.

Amphitheater

An arena for public events; the amphitheater in Pompeii utilized the city wall for support.

Self-promotion in funerary practices

A custom where families erected elaborate tombs to display their status, prevalent among the Roman colonists in Pompeii.