In this essay‚ we will discuss and compare two buildings. The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome and examine how the style and function of each building served in its culture. We will compare the differences and the similarities between Rome and Greece that can be seen in these ancient building. Between 500 to 323 B.C‚ was the classical age of the Greek civilization. During this time‚ they just were victorious over the Persians which was one of the golden periods for the Athenian society
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building is made from concrete and granite‚ though it was rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in 126 AD. This structure is often compared to the Parthenon created by Iktinos and Kallikrates in Pericles’s Acropolis in Athens between 447-438 BC. The comparison is made because the Pantheon is heavily influenced by the Parthenon from the Greek Classical Era. Both the Parthenon and the Pantheon came from two different cultures and two different time periods‚ but yet share many similarities in their overall symbolism
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So long as the Colosseum stands‚ Rome also stands; when the Colosseum will fall‚ Rome also will fall; when Rome will fall‚ the world also will fall" (The Venerable Bede) The Colosseum is the most striking evidence of the grandeur of ancient Rome-its most massive‚ impressive and awe-inspiring feat of engineering. Originally known as the Amphitheatrum Flavium‚ it was the first major all-stone amphitheater in Rome.2 Since the eighth century‚ it has been known simply as the Colosseum‚ apparently because
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Compare and Contrast Essay Greg Moore South University Online When I was looking for modern items or events to compare to the past I came across something I enjoy watching. Mixed martial arts‚ this sport has become increasingly popular and it is not slowing down. The sport has roots back to ancient Greek and Roman times dating back to 776 B.C. Mixed martial arts or MMA is very similar to the Roman gladiators of the past‚ with the two combatants entering and fighting for victory. In the past
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The Parthenon Work began on the Parthenon‚ built on the Acropolis‚ in 447 BC to replace an existing temple which was destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC and cost 469 silver talents to build. The work began under the orders of Pericles to show the wealth and exuberance of Athenian power. The name of the building most likely came from a cult statue of Athena Parthenos housed in the eastern room of the building. This magnificent structure was built of ivory and gold and was sculptured by the renowned
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The Parthenon Marbles Dispute Several art museums around the world have been created with the sole purpose to culturally enlighten and entertain us. An appropriate example is the local Nelson Atkins Museum‚ right here in our own backyard of Kansas City‚ where collections from Asia‚ Europe‚ Africa‚ and Japan increase our understanding and appreciation for different geographical regions. In England‚ the British Museum is arguably one of the best in the world at displaying this kind of internationalism
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built into hillsides‚ the Flavian amphitheatre is an ellipsoid and still stands free. The name Colosseum‚ as known conventionally‚ came from the massive bronze statue of Nero (Colossus Neronis) that stood next to it in the Region IV Templum Pacis‚ East of the Roman Forum.The Amphitheatre at Pompeii and the Circus Maximus served as Rome’s entertainment venues prior to the construction of the Colosseum. Emperor Vespasian initialized the construction of the building in 72 CE after draining the man
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The Ancient Roman Social Structure in the Colosseum Ancient Rome is one of the greatest and most influential societies in the history of the world. From the basic rules of how the Roman Empire is set up to the infrastructures in the city‚ the strict hierarchy of Roman social structure can be reflected clearly all over the whole ancient Rome. In fact that “public architecture presents people with the official view of a society and provides the background against which its individual markers live
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“What is the Colosseum?” Jan Scott - Year 11 Ancient History Focus Questions: Who decided the construction for the colosseum and what are the theories existing revealing the purpose of the construction? (600) What are the conservation issues or problems in relation to the colosseum? (400) What was the significance of the Colosseum that makes it so important to preserve? (700) What’s the evidence or research techniques used to determine the history of the Colosseum? (300) [pic]
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Parthenon and Pantheon: A Complex Look Throughout history and into the modern era‚ architecture was ever changed by the ancient Greeks. The striking resemblances of ancient Roman architecture demonstrate the influence ancient Greek architects had on the flourishing Roman Empire. Such stunning architecture is embodied on the Athenian Acropolis‚ the Parthenon‚ and the revered temple in Rome‚ the Pantheon. With such contrasting functions and styles‚ there are many similarities which both will be
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