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    Introduction Whether simplistic or complex in style, the Greek Parthenon and the Roman Pantheon, respectively, exhibit uniqueness of their era. Each showcases wonderful and historic characteristics of architecture throughout the passage of time. This essay will explain the similarities and differences in the use and functionality between these two ancient temples. Although the Greek Parthenon is recognized as a temple, it is not truly known if the Roman Pantheon was a temple, however, it is deemed

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    Greek architecture is one of the most influential pieces of art in history. The structures and buildings created in Greece helped inspired places like Rome to continue this structural design. Greeks used trade to travel around which may have helped them create their designs, but it was mostly the Greeks’ original creation. Without Greek architecture the designs for columns and temples wouldn’t have been as advanced. The Greek people made different structures like temples for Gods that they believed

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    Old Stone Bank is a very unique building in Providence, Rhode Island. Old Stone Bank contains architectural styles from several different time periods. The architectural styles that are found in Old Stone Bank are ancient Greek architecture, and Byzantine architecture. The two most notable features are the Greek like columns surrounding the entrance, and the Byzantine like imposing gold dome on the roof. Architectural styles used centuries ago are often still used in today’s world and Old Stone Bank

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    of architecture. “A column consists of a shaft together with its base and its capital, supporting a section of an entablature, which constitutes the upper horizontal part of a classical building and is itself composed of (from bottom to top) an architrave, frieze, and cornice” (Britannica, 2014). Nevertheless, Romans went beyond the Greek, by focusing not only on the external, but also the interior. By

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    The ancient Egyptian civilization is arguably the oldest civilization in the world. It is believed to have emerged around 5,500 years ago, although some scholars have estimated an even earlier date. During the predynastic period the Egyptians were not united, but as the Sahara desert expanded many people began moving their settlements around the Nile River. These settlements started coming together to form towns. As these towns progressed they developed many new ideas to help the society run smoother

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    The column has 24 grooves and specific entablature which is curved tapering in the column shaft. The entablature is the part of the roof that leans on top of the column and composed of the architrave, frieze and cornice. It is unlike the Doric Order that the Ionic column is erected on a base that separating the column to the platform of the building. In chapter four of” Ten Books on Architecture” told that ‘when they desired to construct a temple

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    Two of the most important developments which were unique to Roman architecture were that of the use of the arch and concrete. Although not having invented any of these facets of architecture, Romans managed to expand their use in such a way that it became popular in Roman history as a staple of their architectural style. The arch is a very popularly used structure for buildings, even today. They provide a lot of structural support to buildings, the potential to create entryways and also give

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    Introduction Schönbrunn Palace is a political, cultural, and artistic marvel as it stands today and during the period it was made and as it exists today. The building and all surrounding buildings are meant to be taken in as a whole, as if it were four walls of canvases each unique and significant while still being part of the room. Schönbrunn is seen as a Gesamtkunstwerks. It was meant to out shine Versailles Palace in France. (5,6) From the height of the Hapsburg Empire to the present, the

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    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

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    temple, there was a rectangular inner chamber or cella. It’s also divided into three spaces. The Temple of Artemis was all made of marble. It was constructed on marshy ground in order to prevent it from the earthquake danger. The column drums and architraves were moved from the quarry by suiting them on large wheels and then, like rolling axles, pulled by oxen. Earthen ramps were employed to get the heavy stone beams settled on top of the

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