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    What are the unique features of the Pantheon in terms of design and construction? The French writer Stendhal described the Pantheon as the ‘first great monument of non-useful architecture’. This statement nullifies the usefulness of religion‚ as the Pantheon was a place of worship but this is not what separated it from other Ancient Roman architecture. Its uniqueness can be discerned not only in its immense and unprecedented size but also in the originality of design and from a purely aesthetic

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    Written Assignment #2 Comparative Analysis of Greek and Roman Temple Architecture The Parthenon in Athens The Pantheon in Rome Today‚ I will attempt to compare two religious structures belonging to the Classical style of the Ancient Greek Architecture: the Parthenon of Athens (Greece) and the Pantheon in Rome (Italy). They both have visible differences and similarities in architecture and perhaps had parallel purpose and functions when they were built. First of all‚ there is an abyss of time

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    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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    Parthenon and Pantheon: A Complex Look Throughout history and into the modern era‚ architecture was ever changed by the ancient Greeks. The striking resemblances of ancient Roman architecture demonstrate the influence ancient Greek architects had on the flourishing Roman Empire. Such stunning architecture is embodied on the Athenian Acropolis‚ the Parthenon‚ and the revered temple in Rome‚ the Pantheon. With such contrasting functions and styles‚ there are many similarities which both will be

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    The Parthenon and the Pantheon are two historical pieces of architecture. They both may be separated by time‚ different cultures‚ and locations‚ but they have very much in common. To simply start off‚ the Parthenon was designed as a Greek temple in Doric order with Iconic columns to serve the goddess Athena (p.168). The Pantheon was designed as a Roman temple to worship not one‚ but all Roman god’s. In comparison the Parthenon and the Pantheon were both designed as temples to worship a

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    rome is awesome and it rocks so u might wanna know to how go with the flow ihv;dhf Rome Rome. (ˈ | r | oʊ | m; Roma ˈroːma | pron | It-Roma. ogg; Rōma. is a city and special comune (named "Roma Capitale") in Italy . Rome is the ... 126 KB (18‚109 words) - 21:12‚ 5 December 2013 Report (Italian news television show) L’ORO DI ROMA (Environment) - about waste crisis on Rome\Italy. IL PIATTO E’ SERVITO (Health\Food) I VICERE’ (Society) MODULAZIONE DI FREQUENZE ... 4 KB (522 words) - 05:47‚ 11 March

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    Monticello "I am as happy nowhere else and in no other society‚ and all my wishes end‚ where I hope my days will end‚ at Monticello‚" wrote Thomas Jefferson the great architect of his home‚ Monticello. His home of 54 years was named Monticello which means "little mountain" in Italian. Many still question the reasoning for the name "Monticello." The only reasoning that was come up with was that Jefferson wanted to build his home on his mountain located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

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    My Trip to Rome‚ Italy I had learned I was being sent to Italy in March of 2000 for a machine tool exhibition. I found out the happy news just before leaving work. Excitedly I jumped into my car and started my journey home. As I drove home down I-95 through all of the usual evening traffic I just kept thinking about ho I was going to tell my husband we were going to Italy. That night I continuously paced the floor looking out of my bedroom window to see if my husband was home from work yet.

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    Rome is defined as the largest city in Italy and the time of the Republic and Empire was one of the world’s greatest centers of architecture‚ government‚ and religion. Rome was discovered in 753 B.C by Romulus and although is has been through times of expansion and decline‚ Rome has never entirely fell‚ it merely evolved and spread throughout the whole world. One part of the definition states that Rome had a very distinct government during both the time of the Republic and the Empire. Many countries

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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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