CC 302: Introduction to Ancient Rome

November 11: The Arts of Living

I. Lingua Latina

Regarding some emperors

• Evulgato imperii arcano (Tacitus on the deposition of Nero)
• Puto deus fio (allegedly Vespasian's last words)
• Felicior Augusto, melior Traiano (Senate's wishes for new emperors)

Some Graffiti from Pompeii

• C. Pumidius Dipilus Heic Fuit
• Augii Amat Allotenum
• Philiiros spado

II. Rome, 69 CE -235 CE, continued

III. The Arts of Living

Our most important source: Pompeii and Herculaneum

A. Homes

1. The rich

• design
• amenities
• wall paintings
• mosaics
• sculpture
• furniture and other goods
• gardens

2. The poor: insulae

B. Food

 C. Personal appearance

• clothing
• hairstyles
• jewelry

D. Life outside the home

Images to accompany discussion

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