Pompeian Peristyle Gardens

This book explores how Pompeian peristyle gardens represented the socioeconomic status of Roman homeowners, challenging common scholarly assumptions and providing a contribution to exploring the middle class in ancient Roman society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate world of Pompeian peristyle gardens, shedding light on their profound significance in representing the socioeconomic status of Roman homeowners. Through a comprehensive examination of these gardens, encompassing a wide range of examples rather than just a select few, the author offers fresh perspectives on their design, usage, and perception. By challenging prevailing scholarly assumptions about ancient domestic spaces, such as the linear transmission of ideas and the correlation between wealth and socio-political power, this study provides a thought-provoking exploration of these spaces. Moreover, it makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the often overlooked middle class, an integral component of ancient Roman society.

Pompeian Peristyle Gardens captivates students and scholars alike, spanning art history, classics, archaeology, social history, and related fields. Accessible for free through the Open Access version at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, this book is generously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license, allowing for widespread dissemination and collaboration.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367649951