House of Octavius Quartio

Question 1

Location?

Answer 1

East

Question 2

Size?

Answer 2

Takes up most of an insula

Question 3

Layout?

Answer 3

Built like a country villa
2/3 of the house is devoted to the garden
2 storey

Question 4

What are the changes with the Tablinium?

Answer 4

It was replaced by a portico to see into the garden

Question 5

What type of atrium is there?

Answer 5

Tuscan style

Question 6

Describe the canal in the garden…

Answer 6

50Metre canal through the garden with pergolas around the canal T-shaped

Question 7

Any religions related to the house?

Answer 7

Shrine to Diana, Isis alongside the canal

Question 8

Decorations?

Answer 8

Biclinium: Paintings of Narcissus and Pyramus and Thisbe
Triclinium: Painted with 2 frieze and they were one above the other

Question 9

What was the Structure of the house?

Answer 9

Outside the biclinium: 2 seats for the guests to enjoy/ experience the garden and canal
Triclinium: canal axis centred
Palestra: beside the amphitheatre
Shops: Either side