Ancient architecture and building designs continue to inspire and influence modern building designs for various reasons including aesthetic appreciation of ancient art and historical recognition of civilizations, etc. Two buildings that will be compared are: The Pantheon Porch in Rome and The Wentworth Hall Entrance. The Pantheon Porch in Rome was constructed during 27BC – 14 AD (Mark & Hutchinson 1986). It was further commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus. However, it was left incomplete. It was later completed by Hadrian in 126 AD (Mark & Hutchinson 1986). Second building…
Pantheon in Rome was built during the reign of Augustus, in 2nd century AD (Pantheon, Rome, n.d.). It was later destroyed and rebuilt twice. It is dedicated to many gods and was intent to resemble the heavens. The Pantheon is a dome made of unreinforced solid concrete, first of it's kind. It is constructed by forming arches around a central axis. The portico is a symmetrical, classical design with three rows of…
Second, the Roman architecture was more definite in the materialistic ways than the Greeks, where they built things on a larger scale, they used a variety of building materials, and they did not pay much attention to the little details. The better form of the Roman architecture is the Coliseums or the Amphitheater which was developed by the Romans. The Coliseum was important as a starting of entertainment for the whole city. The Roman helped support the structure of this Coliseum because it is a combination of the Roman brought in concrete, the exterior which was covered by a stone facing of a form of limestone that was used along with tufa. I found out that the Coliseum was designed with a combination of all three of the architectural orders Doric, second Iconic, and Corinthian. Even though the columns had no structural function but they were seen as a form of decoration.…
The Parthenon building in Athens was started in 447 BC and completed in 432. It represents a tangible and the visible power of the Athenian Empire. Having also the influence from the Athenian politician, Perikles. The Pantheon Building is in Rome, Italy and was constructed in 126 AD. The name Pantheon comes from the Greek language meaning ''every god''. It’s in a circular shape rather than the rectangular shape of the Parthenon Building in Athens. It is currently being used a Church dedicated to St. Mary and has been since the 7th century. For these buildings, I have found that the functionality or use of them has been quite different from each other. The Parthenon was used as both a treasury in the smaller rooms and as cult statues rooms in the larger areas.…
Minerva is a goddess in Roman history and literature. Most gods only have one thing to do, but this goddess has a lot on her mind. She's considered the virgin goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom and learning, commerce, crafts and arts, spinning and weaving, and inventor of music. That's one tough job, considering most gods only have one department. Mars is the god of war, Neptune the god of the sea, etc.…
When you hear the words “Fighting Irish”, what comes to mind? Do you imagine a leprechaun fighting to protect his gold or even Conor Mcgregor fighting Floyd Mayweather. What ever comes to mind, the Fighting Irish is the mascot of one of the greatest colleges in the world-Notre Dame. The year was 1842 when the university of Notre Dame was founded on 1,250 acres of land in Indiana by Edward Sorin. Edward Sorin was a very religious man, so when he established Notre Dame he decided to make a catholic school. And ever since the first days of school to now Notre Dame has taken pride in third catholic beliefs. Notre Dame is a well know college because people can remember them for three reasons. First are the strict demands and requirements to be able to get into Notre Dame. Second is because Notre Dame is home to one of the best college football team in the world. Lastly is because of Notre Dame’s beautiful campus.…
The Pantheon was built between 118-125 AD in ancient Rome as a temple to the seven gods of the seven planets. It was first built by Emperor Agrippa, but was destroyed in a giant fire in 80 AD. Later, Emperor Hadrian, who had a strong interest in Greek culture, began to design a new Pantheon, one which was reminiscent of Greek temples. It was built in the…
Fig. 1. Stamper, The Architecture of Roman Temples, 110 Fig. 2. Stamper, The Architecture of Roman Temples, 109 Fig. 3. Sear, Roman Architecture,55 Fig. 4. Stamper, The Architecture of Roman Temples, 117 Fig. 5. Temple of Apollo Palatinus, http://www.lookandlearn.com/historyimages/M075219/Temple-of-Apollo-Palatinus Fig. 6. “Apollo, Augustus and Actium: Emerging imperial themes in Temple of Apollo”, M. Fabius http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/Article/1208292 Fig. 7. “Apollo, Augustus and Actium: Emerging imperial themes in Temple of Apollo”, M. Fabius http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/Article/1208292 Fig.8. Stamper, The Architecture of Roman Temples, 131 Fig.9. Stamper, The Architecture of Roman Temples, 137 Fig. 10. Temple of Mars Ultor, University of Chicago, http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/imperialfora/augustus/mars. html) Fig. 11. Sear, Roman Architecture,65…
Propertius, writing in ca. 30-16 BCE , describes the 'golden' porticoes of Apollo on the Palatine with its 'Punic columns' (Prop. 2.31). The Temple of Apollo on the Palatine was dedicated in 28 BCE by Augustus and had a connecting portico of the Danaids. The golden colour described in the literature adds to the visual perception and association of the stone with Apollo and the sun in this context. The Temple of Apollo Sosianus in the Forum Boarium, dates to around the same time, between 32 and 28 BCE. Remains of giallo antico columns were found that are from the cella, and excavations have also uncovered opus sectile floors, which features giallo antico, in conjunction with pavonazzetto, africano, portasanta and cipollino. In the Basilica Aemilia, there is a preserved Augustan dated floor, which includes giallo antico in a multi-coloured marble pattern. Giallo antico was not restricted only to columns and slabs but in the Basilica Aemilia, perhaps from the construction of 22 CE, fragments from statues of Parthian prisoners made from giallo antico were found, which would have decorated the attic area. In Rome today, one of the most important and magnificent ancient buildings is the Pantheon in Rome, which is still adorned by many of the ancient marbles and is an example of Roman architectural genius. The Pantheon, built by Hadrian in 125 CE, has (eight) fluted monolithic columns (in front of the…
The pantheon is an artistic and imaginative blend of three major architectural focus: the unification of traditional temple form and the new domed space, the technical development of concrete constructions, and the tendency to obscure construction and structural elements. This paper discusses the Pantheon by analyzing the architecture from various aspects such as its three distinctive spaces and the experience they brings, the lighting of the interior, innovation such as coffering, the skillful use of concrete, and the Roman’s attempt to conceal the construction. Furthermore, the potential meanings and implications are evaluated by formal analysis and looking at the cultural context of the empire.…
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The Ancient World was a place where great discoveries were made. A World where great things and extraordinary minds existed. Every group of civilizations had something different they believed in. These heroes of ancient cultures deserve to be acknowledged. These were the people who developed the basic building blocks of architecture, furniture and interiors that we use today. They worked hard and strived for perfection.…
Many historians believe that the Greek and Roman architecture, known as "classical architecture," evolved from basic Egyptian column design, consisting of a pedestal, column and "equity" or top. The Greeks and Romans out this design by creating five more types of columns to support their many civilian buildings and religious temples. The Romans also borrowed from the Etruscan arch design to create the dome.…
Rome was well known for its rule, is also wildly known for art. This also includes many architecture feats, just for example “The Roman Arch”. Also made famous by the Romans is the Colosseum, which was a monumental accomplishment for the roman people. Before Rome there was ancient Greece, which helped make these thing possible for the Romans. The Greeks had devised pillars, which the Romans took note of. The pillars, known as Greek Orders, these which were divided into three different orders, Doric, iconic and Corinthian orders. These orders differentiated in many different ways whether it be the elaborateness of shaft or the general stance of the entire pillar. Another thing the Greek’s were able to master was the painting of objects and…
Factors such as wealth and high population densities in cities forced the ancient Romans to discover new architectural solutions of their own. The use of vaults and arches, together with a sound knowledge of building materials, enabled them to achieve unprecedented successes in the construction of imposing structures for public use. Examples include the aqueducts of Rome, the Baths of Diocletian and the Baths of Caracalla, thebasilicas and Colosseum. They were reproduced at smaller scale in most important towns and cities in the Empire. Some surviving structures are almost complete, such as the town walls of Lugo inHispania Tarraconensis, or northern Spain. The Ancient Romans intended that public buildings should be made to impress, as well as perform a public function. The Romans did not feel restricted by Greek aesthetic axioms alone in order to achieve these objectives.[citation needed] The Pantheon is an example of this, particularly in the version rebuilt byHadrian, which remains perfectly preserved, and which over the centuries has served, particularly in the Western Hemisphere, as the inspiration for countless public buildings[citation needed] . The same emperor left his mark on the landscape of northern Britain when he built a wall to mark the limits of the empire, and after further conquests in Scotland, theAntonine wall was built to replace Hadrian's Wall.The Roman use of the arch and their improvements in the use of concrete and bricks facilitated the building of the many aqueducts throughout theempire, such as the Aqueduct of Segovia and the eleven aqueducts in Rome itself, such as Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus. The same concepts produced numerous bridges, some of which are still in daily use, for example the Puente Romano atMérida in Spain, and the Pont Julian and the bridge at Vaison-la-Romaine, both in Provence, France.The dome permitted construction of vaulted ceilingswithout crossbeams and provided large covered public space such as public baths and…