Pantheon, Rome

Rome was the city of achievements. Rome had skilled engineers of the ancient world. Though, Rome had been in debt to the Greeks by adapting to many of their skills Rome surpassed by building better buildings also along with the creation of new inventions like “concrete”. During the Roman Anarchy, Rome fell under the rule of the Etruscan king. Rome gained to the writing skills brought up by the Etruscan. Also, adding to this, Rome adapted to building Greek style temples through the…

The Pantheon and the Parthenon: A Comparison of Greek and Roman Architecture Two of the most reveled structures from ancient times are known worldwide, the Pantheon of Rome and the Parthenon of Greece. These feats of architecture symbolize the accomplishments of the great empires that shaped so much of history and even the world, as we know it today. In order to fully appreciate the impact of these monuments, we’ll take a closer look at their designs and their historical significance. The…

The Pantheon and Hagia Sophia are two enormous beautiful temples. When we speak of architecture, the Pantheon came from a Greek architectural background, while Hagia Sophia comes from a Byzantine. According to lecture notes and assigned reading the Pantheon which is located in Rome was dedicated to all gods, while Hagia Sophia which is located in Istanbul Turkey, is also called the Church Holy Wisdom. In the images 5A the when it comes to structure and style the Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia…

will discuss the architectural accomplishments of two particular monuments of human history – the Greek Parthenon, and the Roman Pantheon. The Parthenon and the Pantheon equally possess unique styles and designs that have influenced architecture since their constructions. This essay will elaborate on these unique architectural visions of the Parthenon and the Pantheon, drawing similarities and differences between the two wonders of Greek and Roman culture. The Greek Parthenon was completed in…

In Ancient Rome, the G-ds were still a large part of the culture, but with more wealth came more time allowing for more leisure activities. The new heavily populated cities of Ancient Rome called for more public places. Like every major change in culture, the growing population required new solutions for the construction of an infrastructure which supported the exponential increase of social interaction. Architects were tasked with designing aqueducts, baths, amphitheaters, and to support the…

Rome and Greece were two fascinating ancient worlds that played a big roll in Western Civilization. They had very similar cultures. Similarities between these worlds included gods, architecture, and art. Despite their similar cultures geography was different. Differences in geography included location, water sources, and land. The interesting cultural similarities between Greece and Rome were not heavily affected by the geographic differences. Culture was very important in the Greek and Roman…

Romans based much of their architecture on the dome, such as Hadrian’s Pantheon in the city of Rome, the Baths of Diocletian, and the Baths of Caracalla. Before domes were invented all ancient structures were supported by…

The Roman Pantheon and the Mausoleum of the Samanids The two artifacts that I choose to do are The Pantheon in Rome Italy 118 – 125 CE, and the Mausoleum of the Samanids, Bukhara, Uzbekistan of the early 10th century. The reason I choose to do these two was because they really stood out to me. They are both built the same and a little identical. The pantheon in Rome Italy was the main temple for all the Gods and also one of the best preserved of its time. The person who designed it ids unknown…

Parthenon of Athens, built from 447 – 432 BCE and The Pantheon of Rome, built between 118 – 125 AD, are two structures which share many architectural features despite being built nearly 600 years apart. Both structures were built as replacements for structures which had been previously destroyed (the original building at the center of the Acropolis complex where The Parthenon now exists was destroyed in 480 BCE by invading Persians, and The original Pantheon was destroyed by fire in 80 AD). Both…

height of the Athenian Empire. Implementing the Doric Order, it is generally considered to be the most important building from the era of Classical Greece as a symbol of Athenian Democracy, Ancient Greece, and western civilization. The Pantheon is a building in Rome, Italy that was built during the reign of Augustus and completed by Hadrian in 126CE. One of the best preserved structures from Ancient Roman era, it's been used continuously since its inception. Beginning in the 7th century, it was…