Again not only I am amazed when looking at this building but my husband is. Since he is a high rise building inspector he knows all about rebar, reinforced structures and concrete and such things and he thinks it is awesome that it stands. He said even with all the modern equipment and stuff we have in modern times, like rebar, specialized types of concrete and heavy equipment, it would be a task to safely get it done. When Michelangelo first saw the Pantheon in the early 1500s, he proclaimed it of “angelic and not human design.” Surprisingly, at that point, this classic Roman temple, converted into a Christian church, was already more than 1350 years old and it still stands today. Built more than 1800 years ago, the magnificent Pantheon still stands as a reminder of the great Roman Empire. The name Pantheon refers to the building's original function as a temple for all the gods. Before the …show more content…
The most important problem the Romans faced during the construction of the Pantheon was the massive weight of the large dome. In order to support it without proper reinforcement as is common today, the thickness of the walls was gradually decreased as the height increased.They embedded empty clay jugs into the dome’s upper courses to further lighten the structure and facilitate the concrete’s curing.The Romans also used a different type of concrete, strong concrete with pozzolona cement, for the dome than for the walls. The use of coffers in the ceiling and the opening at the top also helped reduce the weight of the dome. At its top, the dome would have an oculus or eye, a circular opening, with a diameter of 27 feet, as its only light source. But the most remarkable part of the building is the more than 121 feet high dome. It was the largest dome in the world until 1436 when the Florence Cathedral was
Comparison between the Trinity Church and the Massachusetts State House Architecture refers to the process of planning, designing and construction of various structures such as building. The works of architecture can be seen as the cultural symbols as well as art-works. There are many historic civilizations and are mostly identified with the ability to survive the architectural achievements. History of Architecture Architecture has been in existence for a long period of time. Through the history of architecture, one is able to trace the changes that have occurred in architecture (Dowing 2012).
The primary purpose of this structure may be said to have been worship of the patron goddess of Athens, Athena. It was built to replace earlier temples which had been destroyed at the site. Such function demonstrates the incredible importance of the goddess to the Greeks. This testament is given not only by the size of the temple, but also its impeccable construction. The style of the building is of the Doric order, yet also
One of the many reasons it is still standing today is because of its architecture. Much thought went into the construction of the Colosseum so that it would be a symbol of Rome known all over the world. Some of the most brilliant architects and engineers of the time were hired to help make the Colosseum outstanding. It took around eight years and 100,000 prisoners to build the Colosseum. The price to build the Colosseum is not exactly known but Emperor Titus sold many famous treasures of Jerusalem to fund the building.
Two very important historic buildings from the Greek and Roman civilizations, namely the Parthenon and the Pantheon respectively, are worthy of academic exploration. An analysis of their function and style will help to put their design and features into perspective, and create a better appreciation for their emulation in Western civilization. These buildings possess very unique individual characteristic designs, which bears testimony to the societies from which they originate. However, they are also a resourceful database of knowledge in terms of their symbolism, rich heritage of their era and application to the present civilization.
The Pantheon was ordered by Emperor Hadrian to honor all the gods, it was completed and 125 A.D. it's dome was built with 5,000 tons of
The structure itself has a plan that is circular and a portico at the front featuring Corinthian columns. The enormous dome that tops the building is an impressive technical achievement and represents Roman architectural inventiveness (Ranogajec, 2022). The Pantheon's original purpose wasn't solely religious, in contrast to the Parthenon. It was utilized as a place of worship for all of the deities worshipped in ancient Rome.
The temple features a massive dome that is supported by a series of columns and a portico with a pediment and triangular gable. The interior of the dome is decorated with a series of coffers and an oculus, which is a circular opening that allows light to enter the building. In terms of function, both the Pantheon and the Parthenon were built as religious temples, but they served different purposes in their respective cultures. The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena, who was the patron deity of Athens and represented the city's cultural and political ideals.
It was an octagonal church. This layout of the building is very similar to churches of the same kind in Italy and Syria as well as Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem that was built in late 7th century. The church and the ruined synagogue stand almost adjacent to each other near the shore of Galilee. There are houses that were built from 1st century to 6th century between the church and the synagogue. This church underwent reconstruction process in 1990 so that the church is preserved and protected well.
First, it is design. Pantheon was influenced by Greek culutre and it was built by Publius Aelius Hardrianaus. There are several materials like bricks, concertes
The Pantheon's dominant design is its massive domed ceiling and rotunda. It was the biggest city in the world when it was constructed in the second
The Pantheon was first built with a rectangular plan but when Hadrian came in 125AD and rebuilt it, he added a dome. Currently, the Pantheon is used as both a church and also a historical heritage site. On the other hand, the Brunelleschi 's Dome is part of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, and it is one of the biggest churches in Florence which is in Italy (Mainstone, 1997). The construction of the church began in 1296
In celebration of their military triumph, the Parthenon was built as a symbol of the city’s wealth and power. It was never used as a temple, however.
Introduction: The Two Buildings; Parthenon in Athens and Pantheon in Rome are both classical heritage of the former world powers. Both buildings were temple built and dedicated to the gods of Athens and Romans. The excellent strength and the durability of these temples are unimaginable. Going by the length of time that these buildings have been in existence, one cannot but admires the brilliance of the ancient Greek and Roman architects for such excellent edifices that have outlived many generations, and yet remain a symbol of ancient Greek and Roman history.
After this sudden flashback I was astonished of the size of this church. The Hagia Sophia’s dome is amazing. It’s 102 feet in diameter and it was built with no modern technology. It has 40 windows lining the bottom of the dome letting in light
As I stepped out of my car, I acknowledge that the church was surrounded by trees, which gave it a calming and peaceful sensation, the building was long with a triangular shaped form, with burgundy bricks surroundings and a bit of white in the front entrance and some at the very top and sides with a dark beige roofing to give the church some color, the windows seemed to be a tinted crystal glass that was designed with blues and a beige color. As I made my way into the church their was an entry room where a man and a women and what seemed to be their two children greeted me and handed me a pamphlet that described what was going to take place in that days Sunday school and mass, then I made my way to another pair of doors where I could hear the choir singing, as I opened the doors the inside of the church was a tan wood looking color all around and had matching tan benches with burgundy red bedding to match the carpet, the thing that stood out most to me when I walked in was the large cross that was in the very front that shined very bright as if the sun was hitting it to give the whole church light, when I looked below the cross, the choir was singing and beside it was a women playing a piano with so much passion and in front of them was a the pastors book stand also a matching tan color with his bible. The people were very kind as I sat down next to a friend that attends that church, they welcomed me with open arms and talked a bit about them self’s and the amount of time