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    of fascinating material, this is arguably the weakest chapter in the book. Often the author goes off-topic and the narrative tends to be somewhat episodic. For instance, the section that covers the Period of Division (220–589) hardly discuses the pantheon at all, but instead rehearses familiar themes about the dominant patterns of church-state relationships that were formed during this remarkable…

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    Egyptian architecture was one of the most technologically advanced building systems of it's time. They were capable of constructing elaborate and stunning structures out of nothing but stone. A lot of highlights of Egyptian architecture and style would be their dedication to the afterlife which is seen on many walls and inside burial chambers and other artifacts found in excavation sites. Also a key feature of Egyptian Architecture and design was their use of large columns that were both…

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    (Ellie 2016). And a clever combination of Pozzolana and concrete allowed for what could be called roman mega structures to be built. An example of the flexibility provided by concrete and Pozzolana is the construction of circular temples such as the Pantheon. Other structures facilitated by the Pozzolana were the infamous public roman baths of Caracalla, the basilicas, the aqueducts of Rome, as well as the coliseum cite and these structures have stood the test of time. The durability of Roman…

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    has taken quite some time to fully develop, its beliefs and ideas continue to carry throughout China today. Its most important characteristics include incorporating several ideas and practices from other religions, replacing traditional gods with a pantheon of Daoist deities, and teaching others to live as one with the “doa”,the way above all other ways. Although it emerged in the 2nd century CE, religious Daoism can be traced as far back as the 3rd century CE. Around this time, Zhang Jue…

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    Gaul from 58-51 BC. During the latter parts of the time period, Constantine invaded italy in 312 AD. Although their military activness remained throughout the period the religion changed. Early in the time period the religion was based on the Roman Pantheon. At this time many…

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    The Parthenon was built 448-432 BCE and it was made of marble. It is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena. The Greeks believed she helped them to conquer the Persian Empire during the Persian Wars. The Parthenon symbolized wealth and power to the Athenians. Tax money was used to pay for the building and it was also used as a state treasury that held tax money the Dalian League collected. This society was proud of its cultural and political achievements and they formed the first…

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    Aswan granite, Pentelic marble, and stucco. The inside consists of a dome ceiling to look outside, coffered ceiling, and grand entrance ways. Inside of the Pantheon there is also a lot of colored stones: like purple, grey, red, and yellow. It is unknown what the Pantheon’s original purpose really was, but it later served as a church. The Pantheon is no longer used for these reasons, but it still has a purpose in modern day Rome. It serves as a tomb for Italian Monarchy and brings many tourists…

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    Romans had one of the greatest empires in history. The Romans have many daily activities they do consisting of baths, chariot racing, and gladiator battles. One of the things the Romans are known for was their iconic structure including the Coliseum, Pantheon, Forum, and the Circus Maximus. 147 emperors ruled over Rome but some are the greatest are Augustus, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, and Tiberius. The Romans had a very successful army that dominated over its time of existence. They had many great…

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    study architecture. At this time, the Pantheon was the largest dome ever built, and was nicknamed “House of the Devils” due to its construction. The Pantheon proved to Brunelleschi that this type of dome was possible to build, which then inspired him to build the Duomo(King, 30). By studying an example of what Brunelleschi was looking to build, it helped him to create a multitude of new ideas to finally build the Duomo. As well as looking back on the Pantheon to create the dome, Brunelleschi…

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    them were as successful as “the gentleman amateurs” , who learned from classical styles, and applied them in ways that best fit the local context of the time. Thomas Jefferson successfully learned from elaborate drawings of Pantheon by Andrea Palladio, invented his own Pantheon- Monticello- in Charlottesville, Virginia, which in 1987 with the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. His success required not only his…

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