Assignment
Write a 100 to 125 word response to each. The responses should be written in the 3rd person.
1. The Rotunda at the University of Virginia was designed by Thomas Jefferson, who modeled it after the Pantheon. Discuss why Jefferson may have found inspiration in this famous work of Roman architecture and the similarities / differences between the two structures.
2. Discuss the origin of the basilica and its characteristics. Cite one example of a basilica in use today in the United States, making specific reference to architectural features of the building.