by Brian Curtis, Associate Professor, Painting/Drawing
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

SUMMER 2003
Email: b.curtis@miami.edu
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The defining characteristic of the houses of the wealthy in Pompeii was an open peristyle. This was a paved courtyard surrounded by a roofed colonade. Letting light in was an important function of these spaces since Roman houses did not have windows.
RECONSTRUCTED PERISTYLE
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