and interiors that we use today. They worked hard and strived for perfection. I have decided to look at the Pantheon‚ Parthenon and Temple of Horus as buildings of my inspiration. These buildings are examples of magnificent architecture and over the years people have altered and changed the styles‚ but the basics still remain the same up to today. THE PANTHEON‚
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The Pantheon and the Parthenon‚ with like names and some similarities‚ have distinct differences. Both buildings are ancient temples that were built for important deities. They were built centuries apart in diverse cultures. The dissimilarities in the cultures influence the structure and function of the temples. The variations between them is what makes them such exceptional parts of history. The Pantheon is a circular structure with a portico maintained by granite Corinthian columns. It was built
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helped support many of Rome’s great structures. One of the most famous Roman buildings is the Pantheon. The dome of the Pantheon spans 142 feet. The portico of the Pantheon is 46 feet high. It is made of granite‚ and its pillars are of the Corinthian style. The entablature of the Pantheon states a famous inscription stating that the construction was oversaw by Agrippa. The interior of the Pantheon is in the shape of a cylinder. The diameter at the floor of the cylinder is also 142 feet‚ which
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The Pantheon The Pantheon‚ a grand architectural landmark‚ is one worth discussing. This building has survived the test of time‚ more or less‚ for a reason. Its enigmatic history and rich design make it a timeless building. Some aspects of the building are still discussed today. The Pantheon we see today was probably built during the time of Hadrian*‚ the 14th emperor of the Roman Empire who had ruled from 117-38 A.D. It is not known exactly what the original use of the Pantheon was‚ but many
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Compare and Contrast Essay “Parthenon and the Pantheon” From two entirely different times‚ the Pantheon and the Parthenon share similarities‚ along with a world of differences‚ in form‚ function‚ themes‚ belief‚ and messages about their respective civilizations. By comparing these two structures‚ it is easy to see why the knowledge of context and culture is important to understand and interpret art. The Pantheon was built in 126 AD in ancient Rome as a temple to the seven gods of the seven
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they put into place the use of their arches. They used the arches because they knew it would support the massive weight of the dome better than the column would. Another perfect example of great work with their arch techniques is the Pantheon in Rome. The Pantheon house two of their greats kings and is one of the biggest surviving buildings in Roman architecture. Other difference between the Greeks and Romans building and temples is that they would use sculptures of their Gods and their warriors
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Innovation in Religious Roman Architecture Throughout human history man has been finding ways of doing art and figuring different ways of doing over time‚ one such form of architecture that man has discovered long ago and has extensively worked hard in is the art of architecture. One of the definitions of “architecture” is the profession of designing‚ communities‚ open areas‚ and other artificial constructions and environments.[1] Architecture also involves the design or selection of furnishings
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cathedral. The 42 meter wide space didn’t have the octagonal dome that was planned‚ even thought a brick model already existed. The two main competitors were Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi. Brunelleschi won. Brunelleschi got his ideas from the Pantheon. His design of the double walled dome rested on a drum not the roof. This allowed for the entire dome to be built without scaffolding from the ground. The weight of the dome is 37‚000 tons with over 4million bricks. He had to invent special hoisting
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class. Can you discuss composition‚ color and focus? I would recommend picking a very visually compelling (i.e.‚ you can’t take your eyes off it) scene to analyze. Slides to study for the slide id.’s. The Parthenon‚ P.87. Interior of the Pantheon‚ p91. Marin County Courthouse‚ P.98. Palace of Versailles‚ P.100. Chartre Cathedral‚ P.102. Piazza d’ Italia‚ P.105. The Guggenheim Museum‚ P.110. Pont du Gard‚ p.96. The Villa Savoye‚
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Palette of King Narmer is an example of twisted perspective. This monument is found near which of the following? Nile River Megalith refers to the large stones used in the creation of Stonehenge. Venus of Willendorf may have symbolized fertility. This image is representative of which stylistic period? Egyptian Lascaux Cave Paintings is an example of sympathetic magic. These paintings are representative of which period? Paleolithic Statuettes of Worshippers were
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