Presentation
Reconstructing the Mid-2nd Century CE Roman Bath Mosaic at Isthmia, Greece
ATINER
(2022)
Abstract
Our extensive knowledge and joy in understanding of the ancient world is revealed through its mythology, sculpture, mosaics and architecture. We capture the story of the past and discover a sophisticated society, not unlike our own. The magnificent archaeological discoveries at Herculaneum and Pompeii, and throughout the Greco-Roman world, give pause.
At Isthmia, the remains of a mid-2nd century CE Roman bath were discovered by Dr. Oscar Broneer in 1954, excavating for the University of Chicago. During the summer of 1995, one of the authors (William J. Batson Jr.) participated in the archaeological field work and assisted with the repair and reinstallation of the monochromatic mosaic as a student team member of The Ohio State University’s Excavations at Isthmia.
Our research is the result of a synthesis of innovative measuring technology, the analysis of archaeological evidence and architectural composition, as well as the research of architectural history and mythological iconography. It is hoped that our efforts will provide a better understanding of the purpose and meaning of the Roman public bath and its patrons and serve as a bridge between the existing academic discourse related to Roman bath architecture and the expanding knowledge about the classical world.
Keywords
- Roman Bath,
- Isthmia,
- hypocaust,
- thermae,
- mosaic,
- nereid Haliphron atlanticus
Disciplines
Publication Date
Fall November 10, 2022
Location
Athens, Greece
DOI
ATINER’s Conference Paper Proceedings Series, No: HIS2022-0267, https://www.atiner.gr/presentations/HIS2022-0267.pdf. (ISSN: 2529-167X)
Citation Information
(ISSN: 2529-167X)
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