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¿Qué tipo de edificio es el Panteón en Roma, Italia?
¿Qué tipo de edificio es el Panteón en Roma, Italia?
- Un edificio residencial
- Un edificio religioso/monumental (correct)
- Un edificio comercial
- Un edificio gubernamental
¿En qué siglo se cree que se construyó el Panteón?
¿En qué siglo se cree que se construyó el Panteón?
- Siglo II d)C (correct)
- Siglo I d)C
- Siglo III d)C
- Siglo IV d)C
¿A qué dioses estaba originalmente dedicado el templo que se convirtió en el Panteón?
¿A qué dioses estaba originalmente dedicado el templo que se convirtió en el Panteón?
- Al dios Apolo
- Al dios Mercurio
- A todos los dioses del panteón romano (correct)
- Al dios Júpiter
¿Quién encargó la construcción del Panteón?
¿Quién encargó la construcción del Panteón?
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¿Qué caracteriza la arquitectura romana clásica, de la que el Panteón es un ejemplo?
¿Qué caracteriza la arquitectura romana clásica, de la que el Panteón es un ejemplo?
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Study Notes
- The Pantheon is a religious/monumental building in Rome, Italy.
- It was built in concrete, stone, and marble, believed to be in the 2nd century AD under the reign of Emperor Adriano.
- Originally a pagan temple dedicated to all the gods of the Roman pantheon, it was later converted into a Christian church.
- The structure was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and mostly reconstructed by Adriano.
- The Pantheon features an innovative hemispherical dome, which was a milestone in engineering and architecture at the time.
- It is an example of classical Roman architecture, characterized by precision, symmetry, and ornamentation.
- The facade is decorated with reliefs and sculptures depicting mythological and Roman historical themes.
- The building is currently a Catholic church and one of the most visited monuments in Rome.
- The Pantheon is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering, and it has influenced numerous architects and builders over the centuries.
- It is a testament to the brilliance of the Roman Empire at its peak and an example of how buildings can be adapted to respond to the needs of their time.
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