Parthenon and Pantheon comparison

Question 1

What where the characteristics of the Greek Parthenon?

Answer 1

1. Built in Classical phase
2. Built at highest point on the rock of the acroplolis
3. One of the first and largest built
4. Dedicated to the goddess Athena
5. Most carefully surveyed and measured building in the world
6. Doric order with lines that are straight and geometric.

Question 2

The floor:

Answer 2

Is Stylobate: is convex and curved and is repeated in the ceiling.

Question 3

Columns:

Answer 3

Tilt inwards and are not uniformly spaced, they stand closer to each other at the corners to overcome the illusion of concavity.

Not all columns are the same diameter

Eight frontal columns.

Question 4

11 characteristics of the Roman Pantheon?

Answer 4

1. This temple was dedicated to all the gods.
2. Romans believed in many gods.
3. Circular temple.
4. Dedicated to the gods of the 7 planets.
5. Central dome is open to the sky.
6. Oculus: central eye is the only source of light and symbolises the sun.
7. Outside of dome was covered in golden tiles.
8. Priest would sacrifice a beast in the temple.
9. Floor slopes gradually towards the centre.
10. Walls are 7m thick.

Question 5

Differences: Pantheon?

Answer 5

-Rome, Italy
-126AD
-Temple to all roman gods
-Arch tech
-Some columns were for decoration
-Better preserved and had alternative uses

Question 6

Differences: Parthenon?

Answer 6

-Athenian Acropolis, Greece
-447 -438 BC
-Temple to Athena
-Post and Lintel Tech
-All columns hold weight
-Perfect ratio

Question 7

Similarities?

Answer 7

• Both were temples which looked alike
• Both had some destruction and rebuilding
• Both were used as churches later