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: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
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 space, the book explores innovative ideas such as the top-down movement of ideas and the intricate relationship between wealth and socio-political power. Moreover, it makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the often overlooked middle class, an essential component of ancient Roman society. This insightful work appeals to students and scholars alike, spanning art history, classics, archaeology, social history, and various related fields. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, is generously provided under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license, allowing for widespread dissemination and collaboration.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367650001