Triclinium

Definition

A triclinium is a formal dining room in ancient Roman houses. It typically had three couches arranged around a low table, where guests would recline while enjoying meals and socializing.

Related terms

Fresco:

A painting technique where pigments are applied directly onto wet plaster, allowing them to become part of the wall or ceiling surface. Frescoes were often found in triclinia.

Banquet: A large formal meal or feast, often accompanied by entertainment and held in special rooms like the triclinium.

Roman Domus: The traditional Roman house that consisted of various rooms including the atrium, peristyle courtyard, and triclinium.