Andron (architecture) – Wikipedia

**Definition of Andron:**
– Used for entertaining male guests
– Equipped with couches, tables, artwork, and necessary items
– Some Greek houses lacked a dedicated andron
– Rooms identified as andrones contained items related to female activities
– Definition of andron evolved from Ancient Greek to Latin

**Features of Andron:**
– Held couches, tables, artwork, and paraphernalia
– Not all Greek houses had a dedicated andron
– Used for mixed-gendered events and women receiving female guests
– Men hosted symposia in the andron
– Changes in the definition of andron from Homer to Vitruvius

**Related Concepts:**
– Man cave
– Selamlik
– References to andron in ancient Greek literature
– Explanation of andron changes by architectural theorist Simon Weir
– Metaphors of movement in Greek androns by art historian Hallie Franks

**Historical References:**
– Andron defined in ancient Greek literature
– Olynthus excavations revealed andrones with female activity items
– Vitruvius’ explanation of andron changes
– Architectural theorist Simon Weir’s context on Vitruvius’ comments
– Art historian Hallie Franks’ analysis of movement metaphors in Greek androns

**External Links:**
– The Andron of the Palace in Hellenic Macedonia
– Article stub on Ancient Greece
– Wikipedia page on Andron architecture
– Categories including Society of ancient Greece and Ancient Greek leisure
– Hidden categories and articles on Ancient Greece stubs