Pantheon Oculus Black And White
by Debbie Oppermann
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Pantheon Oculus Black And White
Artist
Debbie Oppermann
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Photograph - Photography
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"Pantheon Oculus Black And White" by Debbie Oppermann. The current Pantheon is actually the third incarnation on the same site. The first was built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 BC but later burned down, it was reconstructed by Emperor Domition but was struck by lightning and subsequently burned down again. The present version, which has survived almost 2000 years, was built by Hadrian between 118-128 AD. Hadrian reused the original inscription attributing the building to Agrippa which for a while led to confusion over the exact date of construction.The building precisely follows the rules of Classical architecture laid out by Vitruvius, creating an aethestically pleasing form. At 43.2m, the height of the building is exactly the same as the width, meaning that a perfect sphere would fit inside. This gives the Pantheon the impression of balance and harmony.The Roman Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome. As the brick stamps on the side of the building reveal it was built and dedicated between A.D 118 and 125.A circular opening known as the oculus lets the only light into the Pantheon. The oculus is about 30 feet across. The purpose of the oculus was not only to illuminate the interior but it was also built to let those in the temple contemplate the heavens.
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