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	The Pantheon
	written by asc1 / 09.08.2004

Section Five

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Monticello

Thomas Jefferson was so impressed with the Pantheon that he had his home in Virginia, Monticello, modeled after it.

The Pantheon still stands as a testament to the genius and skill of the Roman people. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the best preserved monument from ancient Rome. Throughout its history, the Pantheon’s innovative combination of both Greek and Roman style has been admired by many. In fact, the Pantheon has served as inspiration for many replicas throughout Europe. Thomas Jefferson was so taken with the beauty of the structure that he even modeled his home in Virginia, Monticello, after the design. Modern visitors to the Pantheon continue to be impressed with the scale and grandeur of the design, showing the impact of the architecture of its time on current aesthetic. Among the Pantheon’s many admirers was the artist Michaelangelo, who stated “Desegno angelico e non umano” or, that it was a design of angels and not of man.

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