Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Pantheon

The Pantheon
Google Earth Model

A temple dedicated to all the gods is known for its oculus. It uses a traditional temple front but the main structure is circular with a dome top. Materials, crafts, and art were gathered from all corners of the empire at the time to decorate and create the interior spaces. The use of concrete helped them achieve this form but the weight of the material posed a problem as they built up and in with no key center piece.



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