Final Exam Study Guide - Roman Architecture and Houses

Flashcards created based on lecture notes concerning Roman houses and architectural styles, covering key terms and definitions relevant for the final exam.

Atrium

The central room of a Roman house that is open to the sky and often contains an impluvium.

Impluvium

A shallow pool situated in the atrium, designed to collect rainwater from the open roof.

Cubicula

Private rooms in a Roman house, including bedrooms.

Fauces

The entryway or passage leading into a Roman house.

Peristyle

A garden court surrounded by a covered walkway in Roman architecture.

Tablinum

The main reception room located off the atrium in a Roman house.

Cryptae

Vaults or storage rooms located beneath a house.

Horrea

Granaries or storage warehouses in Roman houses.

Villa

A Roman country house or estate.

Triclinium

The dining room in a Roman house, characterized by three couches around a table.

Mosaic

Art created using small pieces of colored stones or glass set in mortar.

Opus Sectile

A technique of assembly for decorative flooring, using large sections of stone.

Vitruvius

An ancient Roman architect and author of 'De Architectura', which outlines principles of architecture.

Vineyard

An area of land where grapevines are cultivated, often associated with winemaking.

Fullonica

A fulling mill where cloth was cleaned and finished in ancient Rome.

Sesterces

A type of currency used in ancient Rome.

Basilica

A large, rectangular building used for public administration or gatherings in ancient Rome.

House of the Faun

A notable example of Roman domestic architecture, known for its elaborate mosaics.

Second Style Painting

A style of Roman wall painting that creates an architectural illusion, popular in the late Republic.

Fourth Style Painting

A style of Roman wall painting characterized by a mix of different themes and styles, prominent in the 1st century CE.