Dome
concept · 100 BC · Ancient world
A three-dimensional arch that spans a round room.
Principles and materials it uses
- Roman concrete — is made of. The dome of the Pantheon is cast in Roman concrete.
Where it is used
- Wood-fired oven — is part of. A vaulted chamber.
- Helmet — is part of. A protective shell.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- Arch — evolved from. A dome is an arch rotated around an axis.
- Vault — evolved from. A vault of revolution.
What it is a kind of
- Geodesic dome — includes. A dome.
- Glass dome — includes. A dome.