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(5 pp). Classic shapes or forms often repeat
themselves throughout various cultures. The
structural column, the dome, and the circle may be
used in the creation of sacred space, the
reflections of the ideal, and as representations
of power. Each society treats these symbols
differently. This discussion will examine some of
those ancient forms, or symbols, plus a modern
comparison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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will examine some of those ancient forms, or symbols, plus a modern comparison. Bibliography lists 4 sources. BBdesgnR.doc ANCIENT FORMS - NEW DESIGNS
Written by for the Paperstore, Inc., October 2000 Introduction Classic shapes or forms often repeat themselves throughout various cultures: the structural column,
the dome or the arch, and the circle. All of these images can be used in the creation of sacred space, as reflections of the ideal, or as representations
of power. It is amazing, that the same symbols may even be used to represent such different concepts, and depend on each society, which uses them to
define them. This discussion will examine some of those ancient forms, plus a modern comparison. Parthenon The Parthenon is a Doric temple located at the heart of the Acropolis
in Athens, originally built to celebrate the Greek victory over the Persians in the fifth century B.C.E. It also exemplified the lasting achievement of Pericles as leader of
Athens. The Parthenon was built entirely of white Pentelic marble from Attica and was wider than most other buildings constructed around the same time, measuring 69.51 meters by 30.86 meters.
Originally, there were fifty-eight columns: seventeen on the sides, eight at each end, and six in the inner row of each porch. The front and back have an
identical design, and there was an inner colonnade supporting the roof. Most of that colonnade is now gone. (http://www.richeast.org/ htwm/Parthenon/Parthenon.html). Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia (Church of Holy Wisdom)
in Constantinople was built at the command of Justinian in the sixth century (ca 532-537). It is considered one of the greatest monuments of Byzantium, although its exterior does
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