08-10-2017, 08:06 PM
Beautiful roofs and those extra layers under the eaves might be an analogy for the "bumps" under the umbrella-shapes.
I'm inclined to think those shapes in the VMS are tent umbrellas, which were very common in natural bathing regions, and that the textures under them might be the grotto formations that were also common in these areas (especially the thermally active baths near or in caves), and the pipes might be aqueducts, which the Romans added to many natural spa areas.
But... I'm willing to consider that they might be architectural, if a relationship between the roof-shapes, the pipes, and the streaming water. can be found.
I'm inclined to think those shapes in the VMS are tent umbrellas, which were very common in natural bathing regions, and that the textures under them might be the grotto formations that were also common in these areas (especially the thermally active baths near or in caves), and the pipes might be aqueducts, which the Romans added to many natural spa areas.
But... I'm willing to consider that they might be architectural, if a relationship between the roof-shapes, the pipes, and the streaming water. can be found.