Temples - Rome - Pantheon Flashcards
1
Q
Date?
A
27 BC
2
Q
Which temple was renovated at the same time?
A
Temple of Trajan
3
Q
Why wasn’t a podium needed?
A
Size spoke for itself
4
Q
What was the size of the forecourt?
A
44m x 60 wide
5
Q
How many columns were at the front?
A
8
6
Q
What style were the 8 frontal columns?
A
Corinthian - unfluted
7
Q
How many columns were at the side of the front?
A
2
8
Q
What was the prunes of?
A
3 vaulted corridors divided by 8 red inner columns
9
Q
What was a surprise?
A
Interior - rotunda!
10
Q
What did the rotunda consist of?
A
Circular drum topped by hemispherical dome
11
Q
What was the source of light?
A
Oculus
12
Q
Another function of the oculus minus light source?
A
Ventiliation
13
Q
How was the weight distributed?
A
8 gaint pillars
14
Q
What was visible from above?
A
Gilded tiles of the rotunda
15
Q
What were the columns made of in the forecourt?
A
Granite
