ART HIS 20 Chapter Notes - Chapter N/A: Portico, Travertine, Pediment
4 Dec 2016
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Had earlier links to precedents like the temple of jupiter and the temple of mars. Combines traditional temple pronaos with a cella, was circular and topped with a dome. The sphere is the most perfect geometric figure. Served as a unique manifestation of religious and political synthesis. Held a number of government posts and served in the military. Turned down the honors bestowed upon him from the senate. In129ce, accepted the title of olympios in the east. After his reign, 90 altars have been dedicated in his name. First creation of an geometric, inventive interior space. Building was dedicated to augustus" right hand man marcus agrippa. Buildings used to be 10m wider and a conical wooden shaped structure. Building of agrippa was one of three religious buildings. Agrippa"s building stood until 80ad, damaged by the fire of titus. Hadrian created new forum space in front of the building. In the middle of the pantheon space was arcus pietatus.
