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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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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Rome: The Rise‚ Fall & Rebirth of an Empire Penny Newlander Baker College – Auburn Hills Campus Ancient World HIS 321 Professor Hull Friday‚ March 16‚ 2012 Abstract This paper explores and discusses the structure of ancient Roman government and their rise and fall. The collapse of the Roman Empire is a great mystyery. It has been suggested that the fall of Roman government was due to the Christians. One logical explanation points to greed and the desire for world dominance. The Roman
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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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The roman Pantheon and the Greek Parthenon were both built as symbols for gods adoration. Pantheon was dedicated to all Roman gods meanwhile the Parthenon was dedicated to goddess Athena. The Parthenon dates 447-438 BCE while the Pantheon was built in 126 CE. The Pantheon was constructed by Agrippa at his third mandate as consul. The original building was destroyed and was rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian‚ later it was converted to a Christian church‚ saving it from destruction. It functionality changed
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