The Pantheon: An Ancient Masterpiece that Inspired Academic America

Daniel Chong () and Daniel B. Kurz ()
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Daniel Chong: Leonia High School, Leonia, NJ, USA
Daniel B. Kurz: Middlesex College, Edison, NJ, USA

RAIS Conference Proceedings 2022-2024 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: The Roman Pantheon is one of the most notable and influential structures ever produced by Western Civilization. Built of a variety of materials, including a type of ancient concrete, the Romans employed a variety of new construction techniques and features that gave it a unique look and lasting qualities. Today it remains one of the best-preserved ancient structures, which has been replicated in various form over the course of the 20th Century, especially in academic architecture. Here we will look at four examples in particular that attempted, in some fashion, to mimic the grandiosity of the original monument while adding features unique to present structural utilization. Additionally, we will delve into why the Pantheon was replicated and imitated, as opposed to other famous, iconic structures.

Keywords: Campus Architecture; Architecture; Pantheon; Neoclassical; Replica Architecture; Jefferson; Anchor Buildings; flattery; imitations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5 pages
Date: 2023-11
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Published in Proceedings of the 34th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, November 16-17, 2023, pages 98-102

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