Date of Award
Spring 2017
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Classical Studies, Urban Studies
First Advisor
Gary Reger
Second Advisor
Garth Myers
Abstract
Public spaces and buildings in Roman Cities served many functions including, but not limited to, religious gatherings, economic activity, political propaganda, and entertainment. Such vital infrastructure could not exist without the financial generosity of wealthy elites. Though most of these elite were men, some women used their wealth and status, both derived from their families, to shape public space. This study looks at female patronage of public space among women of imperial, senatorial, and equestrian standing, as well as women in both the Greek East and Latin West. It also aims to discern the level of political influence these benefactresses gained as a result of their donations.
Recommended Citation
Kim, Joy H., "Female Patronage of Public Space in Roman Cities". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2017.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/653
Included in
Ancient History, Greek and Roman through Late Antiquity Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons
Comments
Senior thesis completed at Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Urban Studies.