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What are coffers what two purposes do the coffers in the dome of the pantheon serve?
Coffers are sunken panels or recesses in a ceiling or vault, often used for decorative purposes. In the dome of the Pantheon, the coffers serve two main functions: they reduce the weight of the massive concrete structure, helping to lighten the overall load, and they enhance the aesthetic appeal by creating a visually striking pattern that draws the eye upward towards the oculus. Additionally, the coffers help to diffuse light, contributing to the interior's dramatic illumination.
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What was the ancient Roman building that inspired Bruneschelli?
You might be thinking of the Pantheon, however the Pantheon was more hemispherical and would not have worked on the scale of Brunelleschi's dome so he had to use newer Gothic methods.
How big is the hole in the ceiling of the pantheon?
it holds the tension of the dome
How did the pantheon influence life for the western civilization?
The Pantheon still has the largest reinforced concrete dome in the world. Some of the Roman temples were circular and had a dome, like the Pantheon. Knowledge of how to make Roman concrete was lost during he Middle Ages and domes were no longer built in western Europe for centuries. Then between 1446 and 1461 Brunelleschi built a dome for Florence Cathedral which was even bigger than that of the Pantheon. This was a big achievement because his dome is made with bricks. Brunelleschi had studied the dome of the Pantheon and other Roman architecture prior to his undertaking. Since then several churches and secular buildings (including the Capitol on Washington) have been built with domes. This was inspired by Roman architecture.
The oculus is associated with the Coliseum?
No, the oculus is associated with the Pantheon. It is the "eye" or hole in the ceiling of the dome.
What type of architectural structure is the Pantheon?
It is a dome, but the front side is unusally fronted by a row of columns supporting a pediment
What architectural development were employed in the roman pantheon?
The architectural developments used in the pantheon were the use of the dome, (a perfect sphere) lighter concrete mixtures in the dome, and the use of coffers, or sunken panels in the dome to reduce the weight.
The dome over the pantheon is made of?
the dome over pantheon is made up of concrete
What was the roofing of the pantheon made of?
The Pantheon has a dome that is made of concrete. The dome of the Pantheon is and always has been the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world.
Does the Parthenon have a dome?
No. The Parthenon in Athens does not have a dome, but it may be confused with the Pantheon in Rome which does have a dome.
Which roman building employed a dome?
There were actually two Roman buildings that used a dome. One was Nero's Golden House and the other was/is the Pantheon.
What was the first structure to successfully use the dome?
pantheon
What was the ancient Roman building that inspired Bruneschelli?
You might be thinking of the Pantheon, however the Pantheon was more hemispherical and would not have worked on the scale of Brunelleschi's dome so he had to use newer Gothic methods.
How big is the hole in the ceiling of the pantheon?
it holds the tension of the dome
What did the Pantheon influenced architecture by?
Its use of the cupola (dome) as a roof.
Why was the ceiling of the Pantheon dimpled like a golf ball?
The ceiling of the Pantheon was dimpled "like a golf ball" to relieve stress from the dome.
How did the pantheon influence life for the western civilization?
The Pantheon still has the largest reinforced concrete dome in the world. Some of the Roman temples were circular and had a dome, like the Pantheon. Knowledge of how to make Roman concrete was lost during he Middle Ages and domes were no longer built in western Europe for centuries. Then between 1446 and 1461 Brunelleschi built a dome for Florence Cathedral which was even bigger than that of the Pantheon. This was a big achievement because his dome is made with bricks. Brunelleschi had studied the dome of the Pantheon and other Roman architecture prior to his undertaking. Since then several churches and secular buildings (including the Capitol on Washington) have been built with domes. This was inspired by Roman architecture.
What is a major attraction in Italy Europe?
The Vatican, The Pantheon, The Colosseum, and St. Peter's Dome.
