The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both ancient temples, worldly famous, dedicated to ancient but no longer worshiped Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome. Parthenon, aligned to the Hyades star cluster. Temple of Athena. The Hundred-Footer. Built by the City-State of Athens (447 B.C.) to celebrate the win over Persia. Dedicated to their patron goddess, Athena. Built on the same site as the Pre-Parthenon which was still under construction when the Persians sacked and burned Athens in return for
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
Madison Tebbetts Arch History/Theory Fall 2017 Christina Lanzl Parthenon vs. Pantheon The Parthenon constructed between 447 and 432 BCE was built atop ruins from a temple that was unfinished. The monument was located in Athens; the leading city of Greece. The temple combined Doric and Ionic elements. “You have massive columns with shallow broad flutes with vertical lines. These columns go down directly into the floor of temple which is called the stylobate and at the top the capitals 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. The Parthenon was built on the Acropolis of Athens between 447 and 432 BCE. Silverman, (n.d.). The Parthenon is a temple that was dedicated to the goddess
from another and the same time show obvious similarities. In this paper I’d like to discuss those details about two very iconic and important buildings whose building style has been mimicked by architects for hundreds of years now; the Greek Parthenon and the Roman Pantheon. Both of these structures are massive and still stand today which goes to show the ultimate precision and the vast talents of those who created them. The Parthenon is located in Athens, Greece and was originally completed in 432
The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both examples of classical architecture. They share many common architectural features due to the proximity of their builders. Their differences stem largely from the cultural differences of the Greeks and Romans. Those cultural differences extend even to the present day as both sites are currently in use in different capacities. The Parthenon is located in Athens, Greece and was completed in 432BC. It was championed by Perikles, a local politician. It was built
the Greek Parthenon and Roman Pantheon xxxxxx xxxxxx University of the People Abstract This paper evaluates and considers two important buildings from Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, the Greek Parthenon and the Roman Pantheon. Style, function and reflection on how these buildings represent the cultures that created them. A comparison between the two buildings is included. Style and function of the Greek Parthenon and Roman Pantheon The Greek Parthenon while not
THE HUMANITIES Abstract When comparing and contrasting the cultures of Greek and Roman civilization, there are many noted similarities and differences. This paper will focus on a few of the prominent features and attempt to define the differences, while noting the similarities. INTRODUCTION TO THE
au/bcsignificance.htm). A variety of sources including an interview with a visual arts educator who has in depth knowledge on this topic, and internet sources have provided evidence to identify the cultural significance of art. Art is vital in the research of historic events, stories of religion, knowledge about technological advances and awareness or connection of human emotion. Despite this, one’s appreciation of art or meaning behind creating art, differs from person to person and has changed extremely
Their surveying skills were exceptional, enabling them to set out the incredibly exact optical corrections of buildings like the Parthenon, although the methods used remain a mystery. Simpler decoration, such as fluting on columns, was simply left until the drums of the columns were cut in place. The ancient Greeks never developed the strong mortars which became an important feature