Andron ve Symposion Olgusunun Sosyo-Kültürel Nedenleri, Sosyal Yaşama Yansımaları ve İşleyişi

With the coincide of Megaron, which belongs to phases of Troia I and II, is passed through
from the fact of simple house to palace buildings. The appear of Andron in 7th century B.C
and afterwards is related with the development of houses with prostas. The 7th century B.C
house in Smyrna, which is shown as the first example of prostas planned house, has a part
called Andron. In poor Greek settlements, families generally lived in single-roomed houses.
This room and open area in front of it used along the year. Richer families could have two or
more this kind of houses that form a large complex around a courtyard. Though the presence
of Gynaikonitis and Andron is known in Greek house, since these parts, especially
gynaikonitis’ (sometimes in upstairs) position, shape and largeness is variable, it’s understood
that they don’t affect the plan of whole house. In this study, except architectural data, the
appear of Andron and Symposion facts, the reasons which bring about it and the role and
importance of Andron in social life will examine.