Designing for Luxury on the Bay of Naples

• Architectural analysis of Roman villas which considers contemporary cultural factors, including the appreciation of Greek culture
• Points to and discusses key architectural structures in Roman villa architecture
• Fully illustrated throughout

Readership: For students and scholars interested in classical studies, especially classical archaeology, art, and architecture.

Mantha Zarmakoupi, Humboldt Research Fellow, University of Cologne

Mantha Zarmakoupi is a Humboldt Research Fellow at the University of Cologne. Her research in classical art and archaeology is informed by her background in architectural practice, history, and theory of architecture.

Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
1: Roman Luxury Villas: Introduction, Historiography, and Scope
2: Case Studies
3: Porticus and Cryptoporticus
4: Porticoed Gardens
5: Water Features: Euripi, Natationes, and Nymphaea
6: Triclinia and Dining Facilities
7: Designing for Luxury
Appendices
Bibliography
Index