CLA230H1 Lecture Notes - Aristotle, Hellenistic Period, Gynaeceum
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*archaeology is a source which is important source for greek history for pre-history. * sources generally reference male, aristocrats, politics or events. * the greek house gives both literary and archaeological evidence. Generally come from one privileged class (biased one sided) Incomplete/vague - written for ancient greeks for other ancient greeks- no need to elab- orate text is overwhelmingly athenian. Oikonomikos household management (aristole) -attributed, but not actually him. For well being and health, again, the homestead should be airy in summer, and sunny in winter a homestead possessing these qualities would be longer than it is deep; and its main front would face the south . Get the most of the sunlight (especially in winter) Obviously not all houses can face the south. My dwelling is on two floors, the upper being equal in space to the lower, with the women"s quarters above and the men"s below.
