Panthéon, Paris

Neoclassical mausoleum.

Overview

Panthéon, using stone, is a 1790 mausoleum in Paris, France.

Core Characteristics

• Classical columns, dome.
• Symmetrical design.
• Neoclassical aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 18th century.
• Civic: Mausoleum.
• Neoclassical Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Jacques-Germain Soufflot, French cultural landmark.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Dome (element), Neoclassical (movement)