Pantheon Vs Parthenon

Many similar characteristics are used throughout the Classical and Early Empire when the construction of temples was being built. Though old techniques were used, the advancement of new methods were being introduced to build faster, stronger, and in different shapes and sizes. We will discuss the Parthenon and the Pantheon; though similar in name, they do have some differences that represent the Greek and Roman styles.

It is important to look at the ancient buildings especially the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia microscopically, these will help us to find out about their similarities and differences as two ancient buildings transformed the architectural industry in Ancient Rome and Turkey. To start with, it is important to arrive at what the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia are;

The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both amazing and detailed buildings. Although the Parthenon was built in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome, both of these buildings share some similarities, but are also different as well. In this paper I will share how the similarities and differences between Ancient Greece and Rome are seen in these two buildings.

Introduction The Greek and Roman Parthenon and Pantheon are two of the most well-known buildings in the ancient world. They are also two of the most confused buildings from the ancient world. Not that anyone asked but I think it has to first do with the names they sound similar and that is always confusing to the human mind. Second, the architectural style of the buildings is very similar to each other which can be rather confusing. Both buildings are also timeless testaments to their cultures.

From ahead the porch with its Greek style design melds perfectly with its other Roman counterpart the rotunda. The 8 red and gray marble forward facing Corinthian style columns (16 in total) create beautiful leading lines that brings your eye directly to the inscription reading “M. AGRIPPA L.F. COS TERTIUM FECIT” on the porch facade for whom the Pantheon was dedicated to (Cartwright). Somewhat blocked by the porch lies the connecting structure and the massive rotunda. When looking at the exterior of the Pantheon in its entirety you can break its components down into basic shapes. The connecting structure and porch of the Pantheon both have a rectangular shape in opposition with that of the cylindrical drum and circular dome. The meticulous planning of the combination of Greek and Roman Style with variation in precisely placed shapes creates a very interesting and complex symmetrical balance. Observing the exterior more closely the punctilious details within the main components complete the entire composition of The Pantheon. The variety within the gray toned walls with the chiseled out borders contrast well with the bronze covered dome bringing a unique unity to the entire exterior

The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome. There were two questions asked which were for us to “consider how the style and function (use) of each building serves as a typical example of its culture.” And also “How are the similarities and differences between ancient Greece and Rome seen in these two buildings?”. The buildings were built a few hundred years apart and while they do have differences they also have similarities. One of the main similarities is that they are both ancient temples, one being built in Greece and the other in Rome.

This essay will compare and contrast two famous Greek and Roman buildings, the Parthenon in Athenian Acropolis, Greece and the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. These two buildings are from different periods of time and locations and both of them were built with specific styles and functions that reflected their respective cultures. Both of these historic buildings also have a number of similarities and differences which serve to help in demonstrating the similarities and differences between ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

Very similar in shape to the epic Colosseum which is oval, but different in its purpose. The Colosseum also boasts greater heights than the Pantheon, but that does not make it any less impressive. The Pantheon is a major Roman monument that showcases simplistic structural design but is amazing in the sense of its dimensions. With columns garnering 12 meters in height, and weighing 50 tons, made of solid granite; it is incredible that they were able to transport them in one piece from such great distances. Atop of the columns were lintels made of marble weighing 30 tons. However the greatest example of the Roman’s advancement in their use of materials is seen in the coffered dome of the Pantheon, which is made entirely of concrete; 5000 tons of it. Nothing larger than the dome of the Pantheon was built until the 20th century. The inside diameter of the dome is almost 44 meters wide, half the length of a football field. The concrete in the dome has no steel reinforcements, which is something that would not be attempted today. To admit light and ventilation throughout the building, a 29 foot oculus (eye) is left open to the sky at the top. That just shows how bold and ingenious the Romans really were because the dome itself is a perfect hemisphere. It is astounding the achievement that Romans have made with the Pantheon, having to come up with an original device, and experiment with building materials, in order to construct such magnificent dimensions. It would not have been possible to do this without the Roman’s invention of

The architecture of this building is really extraordinary. The use of a series of arches to support and sustain each part of the structure make it unique; there is no doubt that Romans mastered the use of the arch however you can also appreciate the utilization of columns showing Greek influence as well as the appearance of a rectangular

Like the coffered concrete dome. Athens couldn't have produced such a dome, as Rome was later responsible and very famous for building roads, walls and building with a very consistent cement. This cement is capable of forming complex arches for aqueducts, like the aqueduct of Cologne, in Germany. Although this cement was a trademark of the Roman culture, the Pantheon's circular shape plus its portico make it a unique building in its genre. Maybe the circular shape has to do with the temple being dedicated to all gods? Not having a fixed spot to look at means you can rotate in it, appreciating all the different

The Parthenon was a temple, was just part of a major building campaign starting in 450 b.c. As one of the key surviving examples of classical architecture it has undergone major restoration since 1975 funded by the EU and the Greek government. This shows the significance of this structure.

The Parthenon was constructed during the Arthenian empire beginning in 447 B.C. and completed in 432 B.C. (Silverman, 2015) Using elements from both the Doric and Ionic orders, it optimizes Greek architecture with a sculpted frieze (band of sculptures near the roof) depicting Greek Gods and Goddesses, making this a distinctly Greek building. The other elements that make this building very Greek are the columns and the multiple statues of gods and goddesses. The Parthenon was built as a temple to the goddess Athena; the sculptor Phedias was responsible for the massive statue placed in the temple. (Parthenon, 2017) Although it’s initial intention was for religious purposes, the building also served as a treasury for a time.

Though the Parthenon is now a ruin, it was built in part due to Pericles within the years 447 and 432 BCE (2012) and was used as a temple to honor the goddess, Athena. Immediately, the similarities you can notice is the columns that surround the temple. While the Parthenon has Doric columns, the Pantheon is held up by the more ornate, Corinthian columns. Additionally, on the outside, you can see relief carvings on the pediments, whereas the Pantheon only has a more practical phrase in Latin, "Built by Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, consul for the third time." (2014, para. 3) However, the most

Finally, as early stage of understanding art history, I myself feel that Parthenon and Pantheon have help my changed of thought to ancient Greece and Roman cultures. Both architectural building has similarities in term of initial function and number of columns in front of the entrance. Some of different that the building is Pantheon for serving many gods, while Parthenon for one god only, Athena; and Parthenon is a rectangular form, while Pantheon is built in a spherical

The Parthenon, with no doubt, is one of the best well-known Greek temples of all times. It is also the dominant temple on the Akropolis. Its construction began in 447 BC and ended in 438