Parthenon vs Tower Eiffel
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The document compares and contrasts the Eiffel Tower and the Parthenon. It discusses their origins, locations, characteristics, architecture, and historic meanings. The Parthenon was built between 447-432 BC on the Acropolis in Athens as a temple, while the Eiffel Tower was constructed in Paris from 1887-1889 for the 1889 World's Fair. Both structures have become iconic symbols, with the Parthenon representing the peak of Greek civilization and the Eiffel Tower serving as a symbol of Paris.
Parthenon vs Tower Eiffel
- 1. Eiffel Tower Presented by: Aurora Maikel Nelly Paulo Silvia The Parthenon
- 2. Similarities and Differences Creation Parthenon Creation Torre de Eiffel The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 a.c It was created for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Above the Athenians began to build a building that was burned by the Persians Construction began in 1887 and ended in 1889 was the center of the complex of buildings that formed the Acropolis It was built for the International exhibition of Paris Its construction is one of the clearest examples of knowledge in geometry by Greek mathematicians and architects 250 workers worked
- 3. Location Parthenon Torre de Effie The Parthenon is Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens. It was created for the Universal Exhibition in Paris Above the Athenians began to build a building that was burned by the Persians
- 4. Characteristics Parthenon Torre de Eiffel The capital consists of necking, equine and abacus, which project considerably. The tower weighs about 7,300 tons The frieze of the Doric metopes and pediments inside is where the sculpture develops. períptero is surrounded by columns. The ceiling of the highest room or cella, located at the eastern end, contained a huge statue criselefantina Every five years are applied 50 tons of paint to prevent corrosion of the material. The color is painted the Tower is not homogeneous It has 2.5 million rivets. Los cimientos tienen una profundidad máxima de 30 metros.
- 5. Architecture Parthenon Torre de Eiffel The architects were Ictinus and Calícrates The tower design was created by Gustave Eiffel The construction cost the Athenian Parthenon treasury 469 silver talents Iron construction 300 meters high Temple of Doric order with 8 columns on the facade and 17 columns on the flanks The feet rest on a concrete foundation installed meters below ground level on a bed of compacted gravel
- 6. Architecture
- 7. Historic Meaning Parthenon Torre Eiffel represents the Athenian citizens approaching the goddess Athena in the Panathenaic procession processional parties Represent the heyday of Greek civilization in all its aspects. Athens is rich and powerful The statues of the pediments, depicting scenes from the life of Athena, and the statue of Athena Parthenos free in the cella Depends on the fashions and tastes of each era. has become a global icon and unmistakable symbol of the City of Light Marked the centenary of the French Revolution. Welcomes every year about 7 million visitors.
- 8. Pictures