Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Roman Villa design, house decoration, architecture
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
Sociologists have theorized that architecture plays an imminent role in the lives of human beings as studies suggest that buildings are much more than mere backdrops to the drama of life but rather significant factors in how we think and act. It is believed that orientation, the use of space, and the general floor plan of a building can mold the lives of its inhabitants by affecting even their social relationships. Thus, by applying this theory to the households and villas of ancient Rome one can suspect that the architecture thereof had an influence on the lives of early Romans and was responsible for the creation and maintenance of a social hierarchy both within individual homes and within the community at large.
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Anne and Johnson, Dr. Mark
(2013)
"Roman Villa Design and House Decoration,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2113.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2113