Otium, materialidade e paisagem nas villae do Alto Alentejo português em época romana = Otium, Materiality and Landscape in the Roman Villae of Alto Alentejo (Portugal)

Abstract

Roman villae were carefully designed to fulfil the urban and cosmopolitan way of living. Considering some archaeological sites in Alto Alentejo (Portugal), one intends to discuss the adjustment of the built structure to the landscape, the creation of chosen atmospheres by modelling the outer space, the countryside contemplation and the creation of spaces and indoor environments that would promote otium and convivium.