THE PANTHEON, GEOMETRY AT THE SERVICE OF ART
The Pantheon, from the floor to the ceiling and walls, is a succession of circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles. Long story short, it is a true laboratory for geometry lovers. In particular, the floor is a mosaic of ancient marble from different parts of the Roman Empire that forms a design in which alternately inscribed circles or squares. The materials used are porphyry, antique yellow, granite and pavonazzetto, which give the entire space a unique alternation of colours and movement. Its original structure is probably among the oldest in all of Rome, dating back to the time of Hadrian, in the 2nd century AD; since then, it has undergone few if any changes.
The marble’s particularity, coming from different provinces of the Roman Empire, testifies to the vastness and power of the Roman domains and the wealth of resources available to this ancient civilization.
Their processing and arrangement required great mastery, a sign of high technical and artistic ability. The floor is not only a decorative element but also a historical and cultural testimony of great value, on which have walked the cream of emperors, popes, politicians, artists, and other important historical figures.
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