apr 2, 118 - Pantheon

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Date: 118 CE ~ 125 CE

Artist: unkown

Medium: Concrete with Stone Facing

Location: Rome, Italy

Function:
- dedicated to the gods
- temple
- church later on
- oculus works as a sun dial

Form:
- corinthian columns in front are monolithic, made from marble
- the barrel is made from concrete, travertine, and tufa
- the walls are made from brick and concrete
- lighter materials used at the top of the dome
- oculus: allows light to come in to the building

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