may 14, 62 BC - House of the Vettii
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Stone and fresco
Pompei, Italy
-Functions not only as a residence but also as shows the rituals of daily and social life
-The DOMUS played a key part in the reinforcement of cial hierarchty as the patron would receive his clinets in the atrium of his domus each business day. Clients sought support and favors from patron; patron provided security and protection
-Vitruvius outlines key elements and features of roman architechtures in his treatise written in 1st century
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