Among the ancient monuments of Rome, the Templum gentis Flaviae is still poorly known, mainly in ... more Among the ancient monuments of Rome, the Templum gentis Flaviae is still poorly known, mainly in its oulines about plan, architecture, cult procedures and period of use. This contribution offers a brief reflection on these themes based on the scant archaeological and literary evidence and on the different hypothesis proposed by scholars. Nel novero dei monumenti di Roma antica il Templum gentis Flaviae rappresenta un complesso dai contorni ancora poco chiari circa planimetria, caratteristiche dell’elevato, prassi del culto e periodo d’uso. Il presente contributo propone una breve riflessione su questi temi sulla base delle scarse evidenze archeologiche e letterarie disponibili e delle ipotesi sviluppate dalla storiografia
Despite being the greatest Imperial bath-complex in Rome, the Baths of Diocletian
are still not w... more Despite being the greatest Imperial bath-complex in Rome, the Baths of Diocletian are still not widely known, particularly in comparison with the Baths of Caracalla. As far as the decoration-system is concerned, only a few remains have been preserved, mainly pertaining to the architectural apparatus of the natatio. The majority of columns, entablature’s elements, marble revetments (of both walls and floors) had been damaged, spoiled, melted or reused, during the centuries of the Baths’ long life. In this respect, the finding of an unpublished drawing of two different mosaic floors gave us the opportunity to deepen our knowledge about this topic and to draw some hypotheses about the ornamental patterns, the tastes, as well as the economic resources of Tetrarchic Rome. The rare combination of marble and porphyry – specified in the drawing – facilitated their identification among different excavation notes, back to 1873. Thanks to this first step, it was possible to detect additional mosaic floors belonging to the Bath complex, no trace of which had previously been found. In fact, recent studies by Carla Salvetti about the Antiquarium Comunale mosaic collection enabled us to recognize the Diocletianic pieces among some of the mosaics of “unknown-provenance” therein preserved.
The Baths of Diocletian are one of the most important architectural remains of Rome, but unfortun... more The Baths of Diocletian are one of the most important architectural remains of Rome, but unfortunately what we know about them is still partial and fragmentary. This paper represents a further "tessera" to be added to the mosaic concerning the knowledge of the aforementioned Imperial Baths. It describes the south-eastern palestra of the central building. Technical investigation of the preserved walls (both manual and instrumental), combined with mortar analysis and studies of plans, drawings and pictures, from the Renaissance onwards, allow us to suggest some hypothesis on their reconstruction. Not only the ancient original features have been reconstructed, but also the transformation phases that involved this specific area, until present day.
This report describes the first archaeological excavation campaign at Villa Adriana (Tivoli, Ital... more This report describes the first archaeological excavation campaign at Villa Adriana (Tivoli, Italy) conducted by Columbia University in June 2014. It represents a further step of the Advanced Program in Ancient History and Art (APAHA), which builds on the successful experience of two previous excavation seasons at Villa San Marco (Castellammare di Stabia, Italy). The fieldwork focused on two different areas of Hadrian’s Villa, and was carried out by means of stratigraphic methodology and the use of experimental technology. Since this was the first campaign, results and historical interpretations are provisional. Nevertheless, it is possible to put forth some considerations about the adopted methodology.
Il volume esamina le attività collaterali alla balneazione che avevano luogo presso i maggiori im... more Il volume esamina le attività collaterali alla balneazione che avevano luogo presso i maggiori impianti termali urbani imperiali ‒ e di cui le fonti antiche lasciano soltanto indirettamente intuire lo svolgimento ‒ attraverso la ricostruzione della casistica, delle caratteristiche e degli spazi in cui avevano sede, in particolare presso il giardino e il recinto perimetrale. Le Terme di Diocleziano vengono utilizzate come caso di studio non soltanto per il fatto di costituire il maggiore impianto termale romano, ma anche perché, collocandosi quasi al termine dell’esperienza costruttiva termale romana, rappresentano un punto di osservazione privilegiato per l'analisi di elaborazioni architettoniche, soluzioni tecniche e tecnologiche, e fenomeni culturali e sociali consolidati. Lo studio da un lato ricostruisce la storia (antica, moderna e contemporanea) del complesso e del quartiere circostante (ridefinendo anche il rapporto con il costruito preesistente e coevo, la cronologia di dismissione e le trasformazioni successive), dall'altro analizza le evidenze letterarie, iconografiche e archeologiche (conservate e/o registrate nei documenti d'archivio) relative allo svolgimento di pratiche diverse da quelle balneari (prevalentemente, culturali, intellettuali, educative e sportive), senza prescindere dal costante confronto con gli impianti analoghi. Vengono, quindi, avanzate delle proposte di identificazione di contenuto, apparato, forma, funzioni e protagonisti delle attività extratermali svolte in questo particolare complesso alla luce del contesto storico nel quale fu edificato e utilizzato, e ridefinite alcune ipotesi funzionali relativamente alle attività collaterali di alcuni altri grandi impianti termali urbani.
Among the ancient monuments of Rome, the Templum gentis Flaviae is still poorly known, mainly in ... more Among the ancient monuments of Rome, the Templum gentis Flaviae is still poorly known, mainly in its oulines about plan, architecture, cult procedures and period of use. This contribution offers a brief reflection on these themes based on the scant archaeological and literary evidence and on the different hypothesis proposed by scholars. Nel novero dei monumenti di Roma antica il Templum gentis Flaviae rappresenta un complesso dai contorni ancora poco chiari circa planimetria, caratteristiche dell’elevato, prassi del culto e periodo d’uso. Il presente contributo propone una breve riflessione su questi temi sulla base delle scarse evidenze archeologiche e letterarie disponibili e delle ipotesi sviluppate dalla storiografia
Despite being the greatest Imperial bath-complex in Rome, the Baths of Diocletian
are still not w... more Despite being the greatest Imperial bath-complex in Rome, the Baths of Diocletian are still not widely known, particularly in comparison with the Baths of Caracalla. As far as the decoration-system is concerned, only a few remains have been preserved, mainly pertaining to the architectural apparatus of the natatio. The majority of columns, entablature’s elements, marble revetments (of both walls and floors) had been damaged, spoiled, melted or reused, during the centuries of the Baths’ long life. In this respect, the finding of an unpublished drawing of two different mosaic floors gave us the opportunity to deepen our knowledge about this topic and to draw some hypotheses about the ornamental patterns, the tastes, as well as the economic resources of Tetrarchic Rome. The rare combination of marble and porphyry – specified in the drawing – facilitated their identification among different excavation notes, back to 1873. Thanks to this first step, it was possible to detect additional mosaic floors belonging to the Bath complex, no trace of which had previously been found. In fact, recent studies by Carla Salvetti about the Antiquarium Comunale mosaic collection enabled us to recognize the Diocletianic pieces among some of the mosaics of “unknown-provenance” therein preserved.
The Baths of Diocletian are one of the most important architectural remains of Rome, but unfortun... more The Baths of Diocletian are one of the most important architectural remains of Rome, but unfortunately what we know about them is still partial and fragmentary. This paper represents a further "tessera" to be added to the mosaic concerning the knowledge of the aforementioned Imperial Baths. It describes the south-eastern palestra of the central building. Technical investigation of the preserved walls (both manual and instrumental), combined with mortar analysis and studies of plans, drawings and pictures, from the Renaissance onwards, allow us to suggest some hypothesis on their reconstruction. Not only the ancient original features have been reconstructed, but also the transformation phases that involved this specific area, until present day.
This report describes the first archaeological excavation campaign at Villa Adriana (Tivoli, Ital... more This report describes the first archaeological excavation campaign at Villa Adriana (Tivoli, Italy) conducted by Columbia University in June 2014. It represents a further step of the Advanced Program in Ancient History and Art (APAHA), which builds on the successful experience of two previous excavation seasons at Villa San Marco (Castellammare di Stabia, Italy). The fieldwork focused on two different areas of Hadrian’s Villa, and was carried out by means of stratigraphic methodology and the use of experimental technology. Since this was the first campaign, results and historical interpretations are provisional. Nevertheless, it is possible to put forth some considerations about the adopted methodology.
Il volume esamina le attività collaterali alla balneazione che avevano luogo presso i maggiori im... more Il volume esamina le attività collaterali alla balneazione che avevano luogo presso i maggiori impianti termali urbani imperiali ‒ e di cui le fonti antiche lasciano soltanto indirettamente intuire lo svolgimento ‒ attraverso la ricostruzione della casistica, delle caratteristiche e degli spazi in cui avevano sede, in particolare presso il giardino e il recinto perimetrale. Le Terme di Diocleziano vengono utilizzate come caso di studio non soltanto per il fatto di costituire il maggiore impianto termale romano, ma anche perché, collocandosi quasi al termine dell’esperienza costruttiva termale romana, rappresentano un punto di osservazione privilegiato per l'analisi di elaborazioni architettoniche, soluzioni tecniche e tecnologiche, e fenomeni culturali e sociali consolidati. Lo studio da un lato ricostruisce la storia (antica, moderna e contemporanea) del complesso e del quartiere circostante (ridefinendo anche il rapporto con il costruito preesistente e coevo, la cronologia di dismissione e le trasformazioni successive), dall'altro analizza le evidenze letterarie, iconografiche e archeologiche (conservate e/o registrate nei documenti d'archivio) relative allo svolgimento di pratiche diverse da quelle balneari (prevalentemente, culturali, intellettuali, educative e sportive), senza prescindere dal costante confronto con gli impianti analoghi. Vengono, quindi, avanzate delle proposte di identificazione di contenuto, apparato, forma, funzioni e protagonisti delle attività extratermali svolte in questo particolare complesso alla luce del contesto storico nel quale fu edificato e utilizzato, e ridefinite alcune ipotesi funzionali relativamente alle attività collaterali di alcuni altri grandi impianti termali urbani.
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This contribution offers a brief reflection on these themes based on the scant archaeological and literary evidence and on the different hypothesis proposed by scholars.
Nel novero dei monumenti di Roma antica il Templum gentis Flaviae rappresenta un complesso dai contorni ancora poco chiari circa planimetria, caratteristiche dell’elevato, prassi del culto e periodo d’uso. Il presente contributo propone una breve riflessione su questi temi sulla base delle scarse evidenze archeologiche e letterarie disponibili e delle ipotesi sviluppate dalla storiografia
are still not widely known, particularly in comparison with the Baths of
Caracalla. As far as the decoration-system is concerned, only a few remains have
been preserved, mainly pertaining to the architectural apparatus of the natatio.
The majority of columns, entablature’s elements, marble revetments (of both
walls and floors) had been damaged, spoiled, melted or reused, during the
centuries of the Baths’ long life.
In this respect, the finding of an unpublished drawing of two different mosaic
floors gave us the opportunity to deepen our knowledge about this topic and to
draw some hypotheses about the ornamental patterns, the tastes, as well as the
economic resources of Tetrarchic Rome.
The rare combination of marble and porphyry – specified in the drawing –
facilitated their identification among different excavation notes, back to 1873.
Thanks to this first step, it was possible to detect additional mosaic floors belonging
to the Bath complex, no trace of which had previously been found. In fact,
recent studies by Carla Salvetti about the Antiquarium Comunale mosaic
collection enabled us to recognize the Diocletianic pieces among some of the
mosaics of “unknown-provenance” therein preserved.
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This contribution offers a brief reflection on these themes based on the scant archaeological and literary evidence and on the different hypothesis proposed by scholars.
Nel novero dei monumenti di Roma antica il Templum gentis Flaviae rappresenta un complesso dai contorni ancora poco chiari circa planimetria, caratteristiche dell’elevato, prassi del culto e periodo d’uso. Il presente contributo propone una breve riflessione su questi temi sulla base delle scarse evidenze archeologiche e letterarie disponibili e delle ipotesi sviluppate dalla storiografia
are still not widely known, particularly in comparison with the Baths of
Caracalla. As far as the decoration-system is concerned, only a few remains have
been preserved, mainly pertaining to the architectural apparatus of the natatio.
The majority of columns, entablature’s elements, marble revetments (of both
walls and floors) had been damaged, spoiled, melted or reused, during the
centuries of the Baths’ long life.
In this respect, the finding of an unpublished drawing of two different mosaic
floors gave us the opportunity to deepen our knowledge about this topic and to
draw some hypotheses about the ornamental patterns, the tastes, as well as the
economic resources of Tetrarchic Rome.
The rare combination of marble and porphyry – specified in the drawing –
facilitated their identification among different excavation notes, back to 1873.
Thanks to this first step, it was possible to detect additional mosaic floors belonging
to the Bath complex, no trace of which had previously been found. In fact,
recent studies by Carla Salvetti about the Antiquarium Comunale mosaic
collection enabled us to recognize the Diocletianic pieces among some of the
mosaics of “unknown-provenance” therein preserved.