Books by Domenico Esposito
Articles by Domenico Esposito
La Casa di C. Giulio Polibio a Pompei (IX, 13, 1-3) e i bronzi del triclinio (EE), 2023
La Casa di C. Giulio Polibio a Pompei (IX, 13, 1-3) e i bronzi del triclinio (EE), 2023
E-Journal Scavi di Pompei 4.2024, 2024
The paper is part of the following article:
Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Ludovica Alesse, Domenico Esposi... more The paper is part of the following article:
Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Ludovica Alesse, Domenico Esposito, Gennaro Iovino, Annamaria Perrotta, Alessandro Russo, Claudio Scarpati, Ausilia Trapani, Quando la Guerra di Troia non era ancora decisa. Il salone nero con affreschi di III stile nella Regio IX, insula 10 di Pompei, E-Journal Scavi di Pompei 4.2024, 1-30.
Forschungen in Augst , 2023
Pompeii provides a unique context to investigate several aspects of Roman insulae: architectural ... more Pompeii provides a unique context to investigate several aspects of Roman insulae: architectural design, construction history, functional
analysis, and the interrelationship between commercial and residential
areas.
This article focuses on the construction dynamics and socio-economic
aspects of private property ownership in ancient Pompeii. Through modifications, expansions, subdivisions, lettings, and conversions,
private property can thus even contribute to further capital growth.
Specifically, the following questions arise: how can the inventory
of urban private property be systematically scrutinised in relation to an
insula and the overall urban fabric? What changes to the area and
architectural volumes and/or space usage can be detected over time?
What conclusions can be drawn from this concerning the changes within the insulae and in the city structure? What are the consequences of the material transformation of private property on a social, economic, and legal level? Thus, the central objective of this paper is to discuss the socio-economic motives for the shaping process of private land, using the example of Pompeii’s insulae. The paper explores the potential of such research, by attempting to reconstruct patterns of interrelationship and interdependency between different, privately-owned units. The aim is to understand if, and eventually how, different economic activities (such as shops, workshops, etc.) belonged to major properties (i. e., houses) within the insulae and how this interdependency could reflect a differentiated economic investment by the owners of the houses within the insulae.
Analysis Archaeologica. An International Journal of Western Mediterranean Archaeology, Monograph Series 5
Centre Jean Bérard, Études 13, 2022
Archeologischer Anzeiger, 2021
The present paper focuses on the construction and socio-economic dynamics of private property own... more The present paper focuses on the construction and socio-economic dynamics of private property ownership in ancient Pompeii between third century B.C. and 79 A.D.
The central aim is thus to discuss the socio-economic motives for the formative process of private land, using the example of Pompeii's Insulae. The paper explores the potential of such a research trying to reconstruct patterns of interrelationship and interdependency between different owned units. The aim is to understand if, and also how, different socio-economic activities or forms of investments could be related with major properties within the Insulae and how this interdependency could reflect differentiated economical investments of the owners of the houses.
The preliminary results of this research, relating to Insula I 11 in Pompeii, show how, from the end of the 3rd century B.C. onwards, the blocks were progressively occupied for eminently residential purposes. As early as the 1st century B.C., a process of increasing the size of the residential areas can be observed, with the construction of upper floors in many residential units. Finally, from the first half of the first century A.D. until 79 A.D., many dwellings were converted into artisanal or receptive activities, relegating the residential areas to the upper floors.
Oebalus. Studi sulla Campania nell'Antichità, 2021
The present paper focuses on the chronology of villae rusticae in the Sarno river plain between t... more The present paper focuses on the chronology of villae rusticae in the Sarno river plain between the 2nd century B.C. and AD 79. Based on the analysis of the sparse and only partially published archaeological evidence coming from the Sarno valley, this study tries to determinate, as precisely as possible, the chronology of the various villae rusticae, looking at the changes in architectural design and building techniques. The main goal is to establish a clear differentiation between the first pre-Roman villae rusticae settled on the territory and the main changes related to the Roman conquest. Another goal is to contextualise the evidence from the Sarno river plain within the major discussion on the origins and development of villas in Italy during the middle and late-Republican times.
Archäologischer Anzeiger, 2020
Principles of Decoration in the Roman World, 2021
This paper attempts to analyse the relationship between decorated spaces and the choices made by ... more This paper attempts to analyse the relationship between decorated spaces and the choices made by both patrons and painters with respect to the production of that decoration. As a case study, we shall focus here on the Nilotic theme, which was ever-present in Pompeii during the period of the Fourth Style, in both public and private settings. A discussion of the meaning (or of various potential meanings) of these scenes, particularly in relation to a room's entire decorative programme, permits us to consider the manner in which certain spaces were perceived by ancient observers. The interactions between patrons and painters, as well as the socioeconomic and cultural implications of these relationships, should always underlie any discussion focusing on ancient decorative contexts and their viewers.
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Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Ludovica Alesse, Domenico Esposito, Gennaro Iovino, Annamaria Perrotta, Alessandro Russo, Claudio Scarpati, Ausilia Trapani, Quando la Guerra di Troia non era ancora decisa. Il salone nero con affreschi di III stile nella Regio IX, insula 10 di Pompei, E-Journal Scavi di Pompei 4.2024, 1-30.
analysis, and the interrelationship between commercial and residential
areas.
This article focuses on the construction dynamics and socio-economic
aspects of private property ownership in ancient Pompeii. Through modifications, expansions, subdivisions, lettings, and conversions,
private property can thus even contribute to further capital growth.
Specifically, the following questions arise: how can the inventory
of urban private property be systematically scrutinised in relation to an
insula and the overall urban fabric? What changes to the area and
architectural volumes and/or space usage can be detected over time?
What conclusions can be drawn from this concerning the changes within the insulae and in the city structure? What are the consequences of the material transformation of private property on a social, economic, and legal level? Thus, the central objective of this paper is to discuss the socio-economic motives for the shaping process of private land, using the example of Pompeii’s insulae. The paper explores the potential of such research, by attempting to reconstruct patterns of interrelationship and interdependency between different, privately-owned units. The aim is to understand if, and eventually how, different economic activities (such as shops, workshops, etc.) belonged to major properties (i. e., houses) within the insulae and how this interdependency could reflect a differentiated economic investment by the owners of the houses within the insulae.
The central aim is thus to discuss the socio-economic motives for the formative process of private land, using the example of Pompeii's Insulae. The paper explores the potential of such a research trying to reconstruct patterns of interrelationship and interdependency between different owned units. The aim is to understand if, and also how, different socio-economic activities or forms of investments could be related with major properties within the Insulae and how this interdependency could reflect differentiated economical investments of the owners of the houses.
The preliminary results of this research, relating to Insula I 11 in Pompeii, show how, from the end of the 3rd century B.C. onwards, the blocks were progressively occupied for eminently residential purposes. As early as the 1st century B.C., a process of increasing the size of the residential areas can be observed, with the construction of upper floors in many residential units. Finally, from the first half of the first century A.D. until 79 A.D., many dwellings were converted into artisanal or receptive activities, relegating the residential areas to the upper floors.
Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Ludovica Alesse, Domenico Esposito, Gennaro Iovino, Annamaria Perrotta, Alessandro Russo, Claudio Scarpati, Ausilia Trapani, Quando la Guerra di Troia non era ancora decisa. Il salone nero con affreschi di III stile nella Regio IX, insula 10 di Pompei, E-Journal Scavi di Pompei 4.2024, 1-30.
analysis, and the interrelationship between commercial and residential
areas.
This article focuses on the construction dynamics and socio-economic
aspects of private property ownership in ancient Pompeii. Through modifications, expansions, subdivisions, lettings, and conversions,
private property can thus even contribute to further capital growth.
Specifically, the following questions arise: how can the inventory
of urban private property be systematically scrutinised in relation to an
insula and the overall urban fabric? What changes to the area and
architectural volumes and/or space usage can be detected over time?
What conclusions can be drawn from this concerning the changes within the insulae and in the city structure? What are the consequences of the material transformation of private property on a social, economic, and legal level? Thus, the central objective of this paper is to discuss the socio-economic motives for the shaping process of private land, using the example of Pompeii’s insulae. The paper explores the potential of such research, by attempting to reconstruct patterns of interrelationship and interdependency between different, privately-owned units. The aim is to understand if, and eventually how, different economic activities (such as shops, workshops, etc.) belonged to major properties (i. e., houses) within the insulae and how this interdependency could reflect a differentiated economic investment by the owners of the houses within the insulae.
The central aim is thus to discuss the socio-economic motives for the formative process of private land, using the example of Pompeii's Insulae. The paper explores the potential of such a research trying to reconstruct patterns of interrelationship and interdependency between different owned units. The aim is to understand if, and also how, different socio-economic activities or forms of investments could be related with major properties within the Insulae and how this interdependency could reflect differentiated economical investments of the owners of the houses.
The preliminary results of this research, relating to Insula I 11 in Pompeii, show how, from the end of the 3rd century B.C. onwards, the blocks were progressively occupied for eminently residential purposes. As early as the 1st century B.C., a process of increasing the size of the residential areas can be observed, with the construction of upper floors in many residential units. Finally, from the first half of the first century A.D. until 79 A.D., many dwellings were converted into artisanal or receptive activities, relegating the residential areas to the upper floors.
venerdì 25 gennaio 2019
ore 16.00
Accademia Pontaniana, via Mezzocannone 8
presentazione del volume "Symplegmata. Studi di archeologia dedicati a Simona Minichino", a cura di Elsa Nuzzo, Raffaella Bosso
intervengono Fausto Zevi , Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei e Claudia Valeri, Musei Vaticani
Saranno presenti gli autori: Maria Amodio, Raffaella Bosso, Marina Caso, Armando Cristilli, Gioconda Di Luca, Domenico Esposito, Maria Rosaria Esposito, Simone Foresta, Carlo Gasparri, Floriana Miele, Elsa Nuzzo, Piera Russo, Teresa Sarnataro, Giuseppe Scarpati, Gianluca Soricelli, Stefania Tuccinardi