The Pantheon was one of the most influential designs in the history of architecture. It brought new meaning to the concept of "architectural space." Which of the following descriptions characterize this influential work?

A) The design is based on the intersection of two circles.

B) The design is based on the intersection of two rectangles.

C) The design is based on the intersection of two squares.

D) The design is based on the trapezoid.

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The Pantheon was one of the most influential designs in the history of architecture. It brought new meaning to the concept of "architectural space." Which of the following descriptions characterize this influential work?

A) The design is based on the intersection of two circles.

B) The design is based on the intersection of two rectangles.

C) The design is based on the intersection of two squares.

D) The design is based on the trapezoid.

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Ryan Bartlett · Answer 1

The correct Answer is A).

Explanation:

The design of the dome is based on the intersection of two circles. One horizontal and the other vertical.

The Pantheon which is was designed by the Harian Engineers took 4-5 years to build.

It was originally built as a temple to all the Roman gods back in the reign of Augustus, but destroyed in one of ancient Rome's many devastating fires. It was rebuilt around 120 CE, completed in the reign of Hadrian (who decided to confuse future archaeologists by re-using the original massive portico with its inscription crediting the building to Marcus Agrippa), and has remained remarkably intact for nearly 1900 years.

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