Comparison Of Parthenon And Pantheon

Introduction:

Talking about these two depicts of culture around the world could take pages and pages but I’m going to simplify as much as a can to give a paper full of interesting information. Parthenon and Pantheon depicts the culture of two of the greatest civilization in the history of the world; Greece and Rome the cradle of civilization. I bring this essay to show you the importance of these building in the culture not only for these countries but the world, the styles and functions of the humanity wealth and similarities and differences between ancient Greece and Rome seen in these two buildings I hope you enjoy this paper.

According to Wikipedia the Parthenon:

Is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece,
generally considered the zenith of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and western civilization, and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. The Greek Ministry of Culture is currently carrying out a program of selective restoration and reconstruction to ensure the stability of the partially ruined structure. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon, 2016)

According to Wikipedia the Pantheon:

Is a building in Rome, Italy, on the site of an earlier building commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD).
The present building was completed by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated about 126 AD. He retained Agrippa's original inscription, which has confused its date of construction.

The building is circular with a portico of large granite Corinthian columns (eight in the first rank and two groups of four behind) under a pediment. A rectangular vestibule links the porch to the rotunda, which is under a coffered concrete dome, with a central opening (oculus) to the sky. Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 meters (142 ft.)

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheon,_Rome,
2016)

1. In an essay consider how the style and function (use) of each building serves as a typical example of its culture.

Parthenon represents the ancient Greek culture because the building was dedicated to goddess Athena. Athena is a close representation of the Greek culture and the style used in this building is own from Greece.

Pantheon was born as a government power and then switch and served as a church. According to Wikipedia:

It is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings, in large part because it has been in continuous use throughout its history, and since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a church dedicated to "St. Mary and the Martyrs" (Latin: Santa Maria ad Martyres) but informally known as "Santa Maria Rotonda". The square in front of the Pantheon is called Piazza della Rotonda. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheon,_Rome, 2016).

2. How are the similarities and differences between ancient Greece and Rome seen in these two buildings?

These two building were symbols this is the first similarity symbols of power the Parthenon was first built and represent the goddess power and Pantheon represent the power of a government.

The differences are the styles and who were dedicated.

In conclusion these building were first step for multiple architects from different nations served as inspirations and will continue being.