ABSTRACT
The grouping of the peristyle – described in Chapter 4 – is based on the archaeological material. It reveals varied customs in using the peristyle as a display space. When comparing these groups with each other, there are a few where the peristyle, for example, copies the architectural form of those belonging to the highest economic groups, but there are several groups that do not straightforwardly imitate the upper class. These groups have invented innovative means to demonstrate their wealth. This chapter examines how the different socioeconomic groups acted as influencers of each other or as independent actors in status display.
