26 Feb 2009
In this work we are going to compare and to contrast the two famous historical monuments of ancient history – the Pantheon and the Parthenon.
We can not accept the Pantheon as a simple work of art, this is believed to be an original and symbolic structure of marble and cement. Very important questions about it are: whether it is a representation of ancient pagan religion or a presentation of the Christian faith and who influenced it more heavily – either Ancient Greeks or Romans. In reality it turns out to be impossible to classify the building so strictly and tight. “The Pantheon was (and is) a classic, syncretistic structure; bringing together ancient elements of art, religion, and architecture, yet possibly the most revolutionary creation of its time.” (2).
