Abstract
Bathing rituals in ancient Rome were an integral part of everyday living and were unique for many reasons. A tradition adopted from the Greeks, the Roman-style bathing experience was available to anyone who could pay a small entrance fee. This bathing sequence was specific to Roman design, as every Roman bathhouse included three main rooms: the Caldarium, the Tepidarium, and the Frigidarium. Art and architecture found in these bathing facilities worked in conjunction with one another to produce an ethereal and immersive experience for the bather. This paper examines Roman bathhouse art and architecture, specifically in the Baths of Caracalla and Pompeii, to demonstrate how progressive engineering worked in conjunction with the arts to create a captivating and interactive environment.
How to Cite
Freissle, K., (2022) “Ancient Roman Bathing: Influences of Architecture and Art as an Immersive Experience”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 35(1).
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