The Parthenon

Roman architecture was like nothing else in the ancient world. The Persians, Egyptians, Greek and Etruscans all had immense architecture. The grandeur of their buildings, though, was largely external. Buildings were built to be massive when viewed from the outside, their architects had to rely on building a post-and-lintel system, which means that they used two upright posts, like columns, with a horizontal block, which was also known as a lintel, was laid across the top. An example of the post-and-lintel system would be the ancient Greek Temple in Paestum, Italy.

Many people consider the Parthenon to be an extraordinary building. Why is this building so celebrated and influential? The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the building’s history, examine the intricate architectural choices, and explore the extent to which selected Classically-inspired architectural works have taken influence from the Parthenon.

Greek and Roman architecture is truly amazing. They each had great ideas, and fabulous productions. It is said that the Pantheon is to Italy what the Parthenon is to Greece. Both are tremendous monuments that reek of culture and history. Each had a purpose which was displayed by the design and construction of each. There are such great meanings behind each of these architecural structures. The Romans and the Greeks alike worshipped and dedicated their structures and designs to the Gods and Goddess they believed in.

The Rome’s Pantheon and Greek’s Parthenon are both significant and innovative structures that have influenced the architecture around the world. This essay will describe the style and function of each building as well as the similarities and differences between ancient Greece and Rome in four characters including history, design, usage, and similarity.

The philosophical ideas of Plato that relate to the Parthenon include whether the structure is an element of the Visible World or the Intelligible World. In my opinion, Plato would view the Parthenon as an object in the Visible World. The Parthenon is a one of a kind monument that is tangible and exists in our real world. The Parthenon is an architectural project and deals with forms of science and mathematics. Plato's view of science and mathematics are categorized as forms in the Intelligible World, which are intangible. Through analysis of illusory tactics, the Tripartite Soul, the simile of the line, and the artistic qualities of architecture, Plato's, as well as my view of the Parthenon will become

It is hard to think of the ancient world without looking at the Greek and Roman empires. Although similar, the Greek and Roman empires are two different cultures. They existed from 500 B.C.E. to 500 C.E. (Fiero, 2006). One constant in both cultures was their pursuit of perfection in their art and architecture. This paper will examine this pursuit of perfection in both cultures and how their impact is felt in the modern age.

Columns, as noted, were a prominent feature of Roman architecture, which was drawn from the Greeks. Although Rome did not copy Greek columns exactly, “Greek influence is evident in the use of columns,”18 nevertheless, which is to be expected since Romans greatly admired Greek columns.19 Rome also adopted the Greek's mortar and ashlars.20 Additionally, since Greeks believed “that beauty lies in mathematical harmony,” Greek influence is seen in Imperial temples which contained set, mathematical ratios of design. As noted, when Rome began producing sculpture, they began producing Hellenistic-influenced idealistic sculptures.21 The reversion to older Greek forms is not a surprise if one considers Rome's admiration for Greek sculpture. Such admiration of Greek sculpture is evidenced by Rome's copying of Greek sculptures, such as the Venus di Milo.22

Athens, sometime around 50 A.D. You find yourself in one of the greatest cultural and philosophical centers of the world, making it comparable to a visit to Boston or Oxford (Mare 196). Though its glory has gradually faded since its founding, the city retains its beauty. Certainly the lush, green trees and the rocky outcrops in the city would be attractive to you. But what draws your focus the most is the brilliant architecture of the city’s buildings. Several temples dot the landscape, two of which demand your attention: the Hephaesteum, a building dedicated to the god Hephaestus (or Vulcan), and the Parthenon, a building dedicated to Athena (Arnold 384). The former enlightens the entrance of the city, while the latter stands atop the

The ancient Greeks are well known for the construction of grand architectural structures, and both the Temple of Zeus and the Parthenon are significant architectural works of the Classical period. The Temple of Zeus was built in Olympia around 460 BC dedicated to the god Zeus. The Parthenon, on the other hand, was dedicated to the goddess Athena, and it was constructed later, when the Athens was at the peak of its power. Although sculptures had long been integrated into the architecture of Greek temples, both the Temple of Zeus and the Parthenon are exceptional in sculptural decorations. Via these two examples, this paper explores the use of architectural sculpture in religious contexts during the Classical period, in particular to deploy narratives

The Ancient Romans were some of the most renowned architects of ancient and modern times. The Ancient Romans began to build great architectural structures as early as “The Ancient Romans are believed to have built only monumental structures to amaze and wonder.” Romans were the first architects in history to discover the tool of cement which was a crucial resource for them to build lasting monuments such as the Colosseum, The Pantheon, etc… The Ancient Romans are thought to be the greatest architects of time who have influenced the modern world significantly. To create the great architecture of Ancient Rome, many ideas were borrowed from other civilizations such as the Greeks and Etruscans, and were modified not only to influence their own

A man strolls down a barren road, his eye catches a glimpse of a majestic column. While approaching the grand column, he is amazed by its architectural beauty. The stone is carved into remarkable designs. Mighty aqueducts hover over him sending chills down his spine. The roar of the crowd in the nearby theater startles him from his peaceful stroll. Those architecture elements can be found all around our world today. Greek architecture has dramatically influenced modern day architecture by the use of columns, theaters, and public structures.

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.

1. The 1st artwork is the known as the Parthenon which was first constructed in the year 447 BC and completed by 432 BC. The architects of the Parthenon were the Greeks and is located in Athens, Greece.

The Parthenon is located on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece; is a former temple which was dedicated to Greek goddess Athena, whom the Athens considered their leader. According to the British Museum (2015), The Parthenon was built nearly 2500 years ago and has a long and complex history. After thousands of years it became a church of the Virgin Mary of the Athenians, then a mosque and then finally resulted in a archaeological ruin. After the result of a ruin, the buildings were reformed in which various sculptures were damaged. During the 1800’s after the Parthenon being damaged, the Elgin marbles (Elgin) a part of the remaining sculpture, was removed and given to a British museum. For hundreds of years there has been a question if the British museum should return the Elgin marbles back to the Athenians or not. I believe that that the safest and most beneficial place for the Elgin marbles is the British museum, therefore the British should not return the marble to the Athenians.

The expansion of the Roman Empire throughout the Mediterranean provided our civilization with amazing discoveries and contributions. The huge ambition of the Romans allowed leaders and its citizens to evolve and innovate. Among the cultures that influenced Romans the most is the Greek culture. As we have previously seen, the Greeks played an important role in the ancient civilizations contributions of democracy, philosophy and mathematics are some of the key elements that highlight their culture. However, the Romans gathered specific elements of all their conquests, among them art. An element of art important to discuss today is concrete and the public architecture.